When is National Bonsai & Penjing Museum open?
Every day, 10 AM–4 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
- 4.8948 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Collection of bonsai and penjing trees in the US National Arboretum, in outdoor courtyards and pavilions; admission is free.
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When is the best time to visit National Bonsai & Penjing Museum?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is National Bonsai & Penjing Museum indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is National Bonsai & Penjing Museum good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does National Bonsai & Penjing Museum cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book National Bonsai & Penjing Museum?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at National Bonsai & Penjing Museum?
About 60 minutes.
Where is National Bonsai & Penjing Museum?
3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002.
Is National Bonsai & Penjing Museum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 9:00 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
60°
Clear
- Feels
- 60°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 10am
64° - 11am67°
- 12pm
70°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–4 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
- 2 National Capitol Columns · 4 min
- 3 U.S. National Arboretum · 5 min
- 4 Echostage · 15 min
- 5 Beat The Bomb DC · 20 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 948 reviews
Known for
- Bonsai collection
- Yamaki pine
- Penjing
- Ancient trees
What people say
- People like:
- Peaceful, free, impressive bonsai and ancient trees
Around Arboretum
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowNational Capitol ColumnsLandmark · 4 min walk
Good nowU.S. National ArboretumSight · 5 min walk
EchostageTheatre · 15 min walk
Beat The Bomb DCIndoor play · 20 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer until 11 am. Sunglasses from 11 am.
Light layerUntil 11 am
SunglassesFrom 11 am