There is so much to take in at the U.S. Botanic Garden! Consider a tour to learn more about the Garden’s plants or collections.
While the USBG has continued altered operations, on-site tours are suspended. Please explore the online virtual and video tour offerings.
Online Virtual and Video Tours
Explore interactive virtual tours and video tours on our Virtual Tours page.
Cell Phone / Smartphone Audio Tour
Use your cell phone to learn more about the gardens and plants at the U.S. Botanic Garden:
Phone call option
To get started, call (202) 730-9303.
Enter a stop number to hear a story about the Garden. You may hang up and redial the tour at any time. During the tour, you can control the audio by pressing 1 to rewind the recording, 2 to pause/play the recording or press # to skip the recording. Normal fees apply to your call.
Smartphone / Web option
Smartphone users can stream audio tour stops by visiting usbg.oncell.com.
Sample audio tour stops:
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Conservatory Stops (partial list) |
Outdoor Gardens Stops (partial list) |
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101 – USBG Brief History |
201 – Welcome to the Outdoor Gardens |
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102 – Garden Court |
202 – West Lawn |
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104 – U.S. Exploring Expedition |
203 – Pollinator Garden |
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109 – Murals |
204 – First Ladies Water Garden |
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112 – Plant Conservation |
205 – Regional Garden |
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115 – Orchids |
210 – Amphitheatre |
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117 – Mediterranean |
211 – History of the Rose Garden |
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120 – Medicinal Plants |
301 – Welcome to Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens |
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126 – World Deserts |
302 – Bartholdi Fountain |
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132 – Hawaii |
301 – Kitchen Garden |
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134 – Primeval Garden |
312 – Sustainable SITES Initiative |
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139 – Plant Adaptations |
313 – Sustainability in the Garden |
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144 – Tropics |
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150 – Southern Exposure |
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154 – Children's Garden |
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