When is U.S. National Arboretum open?
Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM; Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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U.S. National Arboretum
- 4.76.4k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 8 pm
446-acre USDA arboretum with a bonsai museum, herb garden, azaleas, the National Capitol Columns and a picnic area.
Quick answers
U.S. National Arboretum in short
When is the best time to visit U.S. National Arboretum?
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 U.S. National Arboretum indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is U.S. National Arboretum good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does U.S. National Arboretum cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book U.S. National Arboretum?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at U.S. National Arboretum?
About 2 hours.
Where is U.S. National Arboretum?
3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002.
Is U.S. National Arboretum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
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
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 8 pm
- Outdoors
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- 60°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 10am
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- 12pm
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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
Open now · till 8 pm- monday
- 8 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–8 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 8 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–8 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 8 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 U.S. National Arboretum
- 2 National Capitol Columns · 4 min
- 3 National Bonsai & Penjing Museum · 5 min
- 4 Echostage · 17 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 6.4k reviews
Known for
- Bonsai collection
- Azaleas
- National Herb Garden
- Capitol Columns
What people say
- People like:
- Bonsai garden, peaceful atmosphere, free admission
Around Arboretum
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowNational Capitol ColumnsLandmark · 4 min walk
National Bonsai & Penjing MuseumMuseum · 5 min walk
EchostageTheatre · 17 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