When is the National Arboretum in Washington DC open?
The U.S. National Arboretum is located at 3501 New York Avenue NE in Washington, DC. The grounds are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the year except Dec. 25. The Arboretum’s popular National Bonsai & Penjing Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day except for federal holidays that fall from November through February.
What are the hours of the Landscape Arboretum?
Hours Open daily Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Oswald Visitor Center and Snyder Buildin 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Gift and Garden Store 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Andersen Horticultural Library 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday – Friday
When is the free admission day at the arboretum?
On the third Tuesday of the month, admission is free. Advance tickets are required and are available the first day of each month.. Please click here to reserve tickets for Free Day. Visiting hours are 9am-7pm with last entry at 6:30pm. Member early entry hours are 7:30-9am.
Is the Your Street entrance to the National Arboretum open?
The R Street entrance is CLOSED to incoming automobile visitor traffic after 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bicycles, pedestrians, official visitors, volunteers, tours, and contractors will still be allowed to enter through R Street between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Where is the entrance to the National Arboretum?
There are two entrances: one at 3501 New York Avenue, NE, and the other at 24th & R Streets, NE, off of Bladensburg Road. The R Street entrance is CLOSED to incoming automobile visitor traffic after 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Is there parking at the arboretum on Your Street?
Parking is readily available, or you can use Uber or Lyft. Please note that the Arboretum’s R Street entrance is closed after 2 p.m. from Monday through Friday, so make sure to use the New York Avenue entrance if visiting at that time or later.
Why was the National Arboretum established in 1927?
Established in 1927 by an act of Congress, the Arboretum aims to increase the aesthetic, environmental and economic importance of landscape and ornamental plants. The attraction does so through gardens and exhibits, long-term botanical research and conservation of resources.