Smithsonian Gardens

Mission

Smithsonian Garden's mission is "to enrich the Smithsonian experience through exceptional gardens, horticultural exhibits, collections, and education."

Description

An integral part of the Smithsonian Institution (SI), the Smithsonian Gardens creates and manages the Smithsonian’s outdoor gardens, interiorscapes, and horticulture-related collections and exhibits. Established in 1972 to manage the museum grounds, Smithsonian Gardens extends the museums’ exhibits and learning environment in a public garden setting while shaping visitors’ overall experience of the Smithsonian.