Smithsonian Gardens
Haupt Garden open daily dawn to dusk, Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 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.
There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. Limited 3-hour metered parking and commercial lots are available—see parking map. Reserved parking near the museums can be purchased in advance through ParkWhiz.
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