The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) was formally placed under the jurisdiction of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress in 1856 and has been administered through the Architect of the Capitol since 1934.

Conservatory

Constructed by the Architect of the Capitol in 1933, this historic Lord & Burnham greenhouse contains two courtyard gardens and 10 garden rooms under glass, totaling 28,944 square feet of exhibition space.

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Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens

Serves as a home landscape demonstration garden and showcases innovative plant combinations in a variety of styles and design themes. 

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Outdoor Gardens

An outdoor laboratory for gardening in harmony with natural ecosystems and a place for visitors to experience the diversity of plants, including the rose, America's national flower.

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Administrative Building

The offices of the U.S. Botanic Garden's executive director are located in this residential building at the south end of Bartholdi Park.

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Plants and flowers in a greenhouse.

Beyond the Dome

USBG Production Facility

Venture outside the U.S. Capitol to explore the U.S. Botanic Garden's Production Facility — home to approximately 60,000 plants.

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