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Smithsonian Gardens

Smithsonian Gardens is a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Smithsonian Gardens?

The Smithsonian Gardens, a division of the Smithsonian Institution, is responsible for the "landscapes, interiorscapes, and horticulture-related collections and exhibits", which serve as an outdoor extension of the Smithsonian's museums and learning spaces in Washington, D.C. Established in 1972 as a groundskeeping and horticulture program, Smithsonian Gardens currently manages 180 acres of gardens on the National Mall, 64,000 square feet of greenhouse production space, and the Archives of American Gardens, a research collection of over 60,000 photographs and archival records covering American landscape history from the 1870s to the present.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Smithsonian Gardens
Type
Arboretum, Botanical Garden & Nature Center
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Website
http://www.gardens.si.edu/
IMLS Museum ID
8409502489
Coordinates
38.88598, -77.02073
What kind of museum is Smithsonian Gardens?

Smithsonian Gardens is classified as a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more arboretum, botanical garden & nature centers →

Where is Smithsonian Gardens located?

Smithsonian Gardens is located in Washington, District of Columbia at approximately 38.88598, -77.02073. See the map above.

Does Smithsonian Gardens have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.gardens.si.edu/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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