The United States Capitol

The U.S. Botanic Garden

Established by Congress in 1820, the United States Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in North America. The garden's first greenhouse was constructed in 1842; since 1849 the Garden has been located at the eastern end of the Mall.

NOTICE: On September 1, 1997, at 5 p.m. the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory officially closed for a period of about three years to undergo extensive renovation and reconstruction. Educational programs previously announced in the 1997 Calendar of Events, including the fall and winter flower shows, have been canceled. Information about off-site programs will be presented here as it becomes available.

Information available about the United States Botanic Garden includes

• An overview of the Garden's history and function
• "Kids View the World of Plants": A New Exhibit of Botanical Art by Students from Across the Nation Opens at the USBG
• "Kids Paint the World of Plants"
• The ceremony and program to honor the student artists of the "Kids Paint the World of Plants" exhibit.
• A description of the present Conservatory renovation project
• A description of the upcoming National Garden project
• An update on U.S. Botanic Garden programs during the renovation
• A description and history of the Bartholdi Fountain

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Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Curator

This page revised September 30, 1999

URL: http://www.aoc.gov/pages/usbgpage.htm