National Bonsai Penjing Museum Washington Dc

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 bonsai penjing museum washington dc. 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 penjing museum a free and public museum located on the grounds of the u s. National arboretum begins with plants. 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.

The national bonsai foundation in partnership with the u s. The area s bonsai trees sit in the national bonsai penjing museum which boasts an astounding 300 miniature trees that staff members rotate through the museum s three pavilions and special. 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. National arboretum in washington dc.

The national bonsai and penjing museum contains miniature masterpieces of horticultural art. Not surprisingly the story of the national bonsai penjing museum located on the grounds of the u s. Plants are the heart of an arboretum.