Smithsonian Gardens
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Washington, DC
Haupt Garden open daily dawn to dusk except Dec. 25; all other gardens open 24 hours
Admission is free
About
The many gardens that surround the Smithsonian museums are a “museum without walls.” All have been designed to complement the museums they border and to enhance the overall museum experience of learning, appreciation, and enjoyment. See the map of all Smithsonian Gardens.
Highlights
Gardens including a formal parterre, a pollination garden, a WWII vegetable garden, seasonal plants and more.
Getting Here
We encourage the use of public transportation.
Metro Station: Gardens surround our museums, please see Metro information for the museum you are visiting.
Parking
There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. A limited number of city-operated metered parking spaces are available, including several accessible parking spaces.
View a map of accessible parking spaces.
Reserved parking near the museums can be purchased in advance through ParkWhiz.
Note: ParkWhiz is a third-party vendor (ParkWhiz Privacy Policy).
Dining and Shopping
Dining
While this location does not have dining, view dining options at our other locations.
Shopping
While this location has no museum store, you can always shop online.
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