May 28th, 2025
Washington–For most of June through August 2025, the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) will shift open hours for the Conservatory to 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. From June 9 through August 31, the shifted hours will allow the USBG to replace the greenhouse glass roof in the Conservatory Garden Court.
The project will address air and water leakage as well as light levels, giving the USBG better control of environmental settings for this room’s plant collection. Additionally, reduced water dripping between the glass will improve the visitor experience. The special greenhouse glass is coated for safety and to reduce UV light. This summer’s work completes this glass roof project that began last summer.
The Garden Court showcases many specimens of the USBG’s economic plant collection, ranging from the chocolate tree (Theobroma cacao) to coffee (Coffea arabica) to bananas (Musa spp.), in addition to some of the Garden’s oldest living plants – historic plant specimens dating back to 1842 (Cycas rumphii and Angiopteris evecta).
The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is the oldest continuously operating public garden in the United States, established by Congress in 1820. The Garden is a living plant museum, growing more than 45,000 plants from across the U.S. and around the world for conservation, education, research, and display. Admission is free and tickets are not required.
Additionally, on four summer evenings – June 19, July 17, August 21, and September 18, the Garden will offer extended summer hours, staying open until 8 p.m. with live music and food and drinks vendors. The USBG will return to standard Conservatory hours of 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. beginning September 1. Plan your visit or find upcoming educational programs at http://www.USBG.gov. back...
The project will address air and water leakage as well as light levels, giving the USBG better control of environmental settings for this room’s plant collection. Additionally, reduced water dripping between the glass will improve the visitor experience. The special greenhouse glass is coated for safety and to reduce UV light. This summer’s work completes this glass roof project that began last summer.
The Garden Court showcases many specimens of the USBG’s economic plant collection, ranging from the chocolate tree (Theobroma cacao) to coffee (Coffea arabica) to bananas (Musa spp.), in addition to some of the Garden’s oldest living plants – historic plant specimens dating back to 1842 (Cycas rumphii and Angiopteris evecta).
The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is the oldest continuously operating public garden in the United States, established by Congress in 1820. The Garden is a living plant museum, growing more than 45,000 plants from across the U.S. and around the world for conservation, education, research, and display. Admission is free and tickets are not required.
Additionally, on four summer evenings – June 19, July 17, August 21, and September 18, the Garden will offer extended summer hours, staying open until 8 p.m. with live music and food and drinks vendors. The USBG will return to standard Conservatory hours of 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. beginning September 1. Plan your visit or find upcoming educational programs at http://www.USBG.gov. back...
