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Established in 1972 to manage the museum grounds, Smithsonian Gardens extends the Smithsonian’s museum experience in a public garden setting, inspiring visitors with exceptional displays and educating them about horticulture, plants, the natural and built environments, and artistic design.

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- February 23, 2024
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Smithsonian Gardens To Present 28th Annual Orchid Exhibition

Installation Includes Commissioned Works by Artist Phaan Howng and Explores Conservation Efforts
- January 10, 2024
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New Smithsonian Solar-Powered Clean Energy “Recharge Stations” To Debut as Part of “FUTURES” Exhibition

Visitors to the National Mall Can Now Recharge Their Devices, and Themselves, at Eco-Friendly Solar-Powered Installations
- April 13, 2022
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“Orchids: Hidden Stories of Groundbreaking Women” Opens Jan. 29
- January 27, 2022
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Smithsonian Gardens and Embassy of Japan Announce “Art in Bloom” Installation
- March 22, 2021
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Smithsonian Gardens Reopen Aug. 17
- August 17, 2020
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Smithsonian Gardens Presents “Habitat”

Inaugural Smithsonian-Wide Exhibition Features 14 Distinct Exhibits
- May 14, 2019
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"Habitat" by Smithsonian Gardens

“Habitat” is Smithsonian Gardens’ first campus-wide exhibition. On display May 10–December 2020, the series features 14 exhibits in outdoor gardens and indoor spaces across the Smithsonian campus.
- May 13, 2019
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Habitat Exhibit Descriptions
- May 13, 2019
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“Orchids: Amazing Adaptations” Opens Feb. 16
- February 7, 2019
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Smithsonian Gardens and Smithsonian Libraries Host “A Gilded Age Garden Party”
- May 24, 2017
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Smithsonian Libraries and Smithsonian Gardens Unveil “Cultivating America’s Gardens”
- April 24, 2017
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