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U.S. Botanic Garden

The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is a living plant museum. It is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, free of charge. Exhibits interpret the role of plants in supporting earth's diverse and fragile ecosystems and in enriching human life. The Conservatory and surrounding terraces, Bartholdi Park and National Garden are open to the public. Established by Congress in 1820, the U.S. Botanic Garden is one of the oldest botnic gardens in North America. The Garden has been administered though the Office of the Architect of the Capitol since 1934.


Organization contact: Katie Palm, ()
Organization website: http://www.usbg.gov

 



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