National Bonsai Museum Washington

The chinese art of penjing and the japanese art of bonsai use woody plants in containers as a medium to portray the natural growth habit of trees in the landscape.
National bonsai museum washington. Together we promote the art of bonsai penjing and related art forms to visitors through masterpiece displays and educational programs while fostering intercultural friendship and understanding. North american collection national arboretum public domain the national bonsai museum isn t the most heavily visited museum in washington d c but it might be the most unique. National arboretum in northeast washington dc. Bonsai at the national arboretum the national aboretum is a true hidden gem amongst other sites in dc.
Each year over 200 000 people visit the museum. The national bonsai and penjing museum is located on the 446 acre 1 80 km 2 campus of the us national arboretum in northeast washington d c. The national bonsai foundation in partnership with the u s. Distinguished national and international guests of various federal departments are also among the visitors.
Supported in large part by the national bonsai foundation this museum displays and studies superior bonsai penjing and related arts for the education and delight of visitors. One of the best spots to relax and meditate in dc the museum is located on the grounds of the u s. National bonsai penjing museum a free and public museum located on the grounds of the u s. National arboretum is honored to provide financial programmatic and curatorial support for the u s.
Seeing the late fall foliage was beautiful but seeing the varied and beautiful collection of bonsai and penching chinese bonsai indoors was amazing and a great way to escape the cold.