What’s on

There’s always something new and exciting to see and do at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

Our calendar of events is changing all the time. Check out the list of current and upcoming events and exhibitions below.

Events and exhibitions

2 small children in cold weather clothes hugging a statue of a 4-legged megafauna creature with a crocodile-like mouth outdoors in front of gumtrees. In front of them stands a small girl in a pink jacket and green bucket hat.

MEGAfauna: Look-Alike

Tuesday 1 July 2025 - Thursday 31 July 2025

Get ready for adventure as you come face to face with giant creatures from the past!

Wednesday 2 July 2025 - Sunday 27 July 2025

This exhibition connects us to wild places and celebrates Australian landscapes and ecosystems from rugged alpine environments to open woodlands and lush forests.

Thursday Talks

Thursday 17 July 2025 - Thursday 27 November 2025

Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.

Double exhibition

Thursday 31 July 2025 - Sunday 24 August 2025

Join us at the Gardens for a double exhibition

Storytime

Friday 1 August 2025 - Friday 5 December 2025

Stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities are brought to life in the Gardens’ beautiful natural surroundings.

August Themed Walk - The Art of Living Together

Monday 11 August 2025 - Sunday 17 August 2025

Join a free guided walk to see some interesting examples of plants that interact with each other and plants that interact with insects, birds and mammals, and decide which gets the better deal from each of these interactions