As a living plant museum, there is so much to take in at the U.S. Botanic Garden! Explore our many self-guided tours to learn more about the Garden's plants or collections.
Explore interactive virtual tours and video tours on our Virtual Tours page.
While the USBG has continued altered operations, onsite programs and tours are suspended. Please explore the online virtual and video tour offerings.
The USBG is not offering group tours at this time. For any additional related inquiries, please email usbgtours@aoc.gov or call (202) 226-2055.
Please visit our Teachers and Field Trips section for more information about planning a trip to the USBG, including age-appropriate activities.
Use your cell phone to learn more about the gardens and plants at the U.S. Botanic Garden.
To get started, call (202) 730-9303 or visit usbg.oncell.com.
Enter a stop number to hear a story about the Garden. You may hang up and redial the tour at any time. During the tour, you can control the audio by pressing 1 to rewind the recording, 2 to pause/play the recording or press # to skip the recording. Normal fees apply to your call.
Smartphone users can stream audio tour stops by visiting usbg.oncell.com.
Sample audio tour stops:
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Conservatory Stops (partial list) |
Outdoor Gardens Stops (partial list) |
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101 - USBG Brief History |
201 - Welcome to the Outdoor Gardens |
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102 - Garden Court |
202 - West Lawn |
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104 - U.S. Exploring Expedition |
203 - Pollinator Garden |
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109 - Murals |
204 - First Ladies Water Garden |
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112 - Plant Conservation |
205 - Regional Garden |
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115 - Orchids |
210 - Amphitheatre |
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117 - Mediterranean |
211 - History of the Rose Garden |
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120 - Medicinal Plants |
301 - Welcome to Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens |
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126 - World Deserts |
302 - Bartholdi Fountain |
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132 - Hawaii |
301 - Kitchen Garden |
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134 - Primeval Garden |
312 - Sustainable SITES Initiative |
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139 - Plant Adaptations |
313 - Sustainability in the Garden |
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144 - Tropics |
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150 - Southern Exposure |
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153 - Children's Garden |
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