Smithsonian Gardens

Our Mission: Engage. Inform. Inspire. As a vital and vibrant part of the Smithsonian experience, Smithsonian Gardens ***engages*** people with plants and gardens, ***informs*** on the roles both play in our cultural and natural worlds, and ***inspires*** appreciation and stewardship. Smithsonian Gardens extends the Smithsonian’s Museum experience in a public garden setting with over 180 acres of outdoor gardens including 15 public exhibition gardens often called the Smithsonian institution’s “museum without walls.” Staff also produces interior exhibits and horticultural displays around the Smithsonian, develops educational programing, and manages artifact, archival, and living collections.