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What's on
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Discover. Learn. Relax. Whatever your mood, there's always something to do in the Garden. You'll find all you need to know about community festivals, exhibitions, plant sales and special events here.
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New Year's Eve 2021
Westpac OpenAir
Inside the Tide
Seedlings Nature School
Santa's Studio
Art & Lifestyle
Foundation & Friends
Kids
Events and tours
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Events and tours
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Aboriginal experiences
Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.
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Aboriginal experiences
Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.
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Visit
Make a day of it with the family, train in the Domain with friends or enjoy some 'me' time in the Garden. You'll find essential information about our hours, getting here, parking and facilities here.
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Take a free tour, learn about Aboriginal culture or relax and enjoy the view. Whether you’d like to explore our themed gardens, learn about plants or catch up with friends, we’ve got you covered.
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Things to see & do
Take a free tour, learn about Aboriginal culture or relax and enjoy the view. Whether you’d like to explore our themed gardens, learn about plants or catch up with friends, we’ve got you covered.
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Aboriginal experiences
Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.
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Aboriginal experiences
Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.
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Science
Visit Australia’s oldest scientific institution to learn about our latest scientific discoveries. We've been studying and documenting plant life in New South Wales and Australia for over 200 years.
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What the Flora?!
Prepare to be amazed by plants and the cutting-edge research that goes into saving them in our new science video series that’ll have you saying: What the Flora!?
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What the Flora?!
Prepare to be amazed by plants and the cutting-edge research that goes into saving them in our new science video series that’ll have you saying: What the Flora!?
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Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Our world leading reasearch and collections advance fundamental knowledge of plants and drive effective conservation.
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Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Our world leading reasearch and collections advance fundamental knowledge of plants and drive effective conservation.
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With the Garden Explorer you can find out exactly where your favourite plant is located within the Botanic Garden.
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We’ve tested 200 cultivars of plants from breeders across the globe, searching for those that are best suited to our local climate.
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Plant trial winners
We’ve tested 200 cultivars of plants from breeders across the globe, searching for those that are best suited to our local climate.
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Construction underway on new National Herbarium of NSW
NSW Ministers announced the commencement of construction of a new National Herbarium of NSW following an official sod turning at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan during National Science Week.
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Construction underway on new National Herbarium of NSW
NSW Ministers announced the commencement of construction of a new National Herbarium of NSW following an official sod turning at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan during National Science Week.
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The Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Discover how the new Australian Institute of Botanical Science will advance fundamental knowledge of flora and drive effective conservation solutions to ensure the survival of plants, and all life that depends on them.
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The Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Discover how the new Australian Institute of Botanical Science will advance fundamental knowledge of flora and drive effective conservation solutions to ensure the survival of plants, and all life that depends on them.
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A world of discovery awaits primary students at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. We offer a range of unique learning activities designed to engage and delight both you and your students.
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A world of discovery awaits primary students at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. We offer a range of unique learning activities designed to engage and delight both you and your students.
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The Garden has 12 breathtaking locations for weddings and receptions. Whether you desire an intimate garden setting, timeless elegance or a lawn with views, we have something for any taste and budget.
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The Garden has 12 breathtaking locations for weddings and receptions. Whether you desire an intimate garden setting, timeless elegance or a lawn with views, we have something for any taste and budget.
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New Year's Eve 2021
A Visual Feast Art Class with Charlotte Thodey
Nature Therapy Walks
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Sunset Spotlight Tour
Aboriginal Cultural Sunset Tour
Westpac OpenAir
Art Kintsugi Workshop with Yoko Kawada
Artisans in the Gardens Exhibition
Field Day
Artisans in the Gardens Opening Night
Astronomy at The Calyx
Woolworths Carols in The Domain
Burnt Wood Drawing with Jody Graham
From the Hive
Ghostly Garden Tour
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Growing Friends Plant Sales
Helping Hands Volunteering - Summer 2021/22
Inside the Tide
A Flash of Red
Magical Edible Garden
RUN2CURE 2022
Seedlings Nature School
Sogetsu Ikebana Awakening Exhibition, Demonstrations and Workshops
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Erth's Prehistoric Picnic
Birds of a Feather
Outer Island Wine & Canvas Art Class
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Gardens of the Blue Mountains & Central West with Mary Moody
Transformation x Archie Rose Distilling Co.
Learn how to make handmade natural skincare products infused with goodness from the sea!
Foundation & Friends NYE Member Picnic
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Event bump in: Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: West Side Story (26 February to 22 March 2019)
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Path between the Main Pond and the sea wall works (5 November to 17 November)
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School Strike 4 Climate (Friday 20 September 2019)
Sydney Summer Series in the Domain | 12 January 2019
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