There is so much to take in at the U.S. Botanic Garden! The Garden offers a wide variety of engaging experiences that allow you to learn more about the Garden and our collections. We invite you to explore the USBG Programs & Events calendar to find upcoming on-site and online programs and events.
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:
Conservatory Stops (partial list) | Outdoor Gardens Stops (partial list) |
101 – USBG Brief History | 201 – Welcome to the Outdoor Gardens |
102 – Garden Court | 202 – West Lawn |
104 – U.S. Exploring Expedition | 203 – Pollinator Garden |
109 – Murals | 204 – First Ladies Water Garden |
112 – Plant Conservation | 205 – Regional Garden |
115 – Orchids | 210 – Amphitheatre |
117 – Mediterranean | 211 – History of the Rose Garden |
120 – Medicinal Plants | 301 – Welcome to Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens |
126 – World Deserts | 302 – Bartholdi Fountain |
132 – Hawaii | 301 – Kitchen Garden |
134 – Primeval Garden | 312 – Sustainable SITES Initiative |
139 – Plant Adaptations | 313 – Sustainability in the Garden |
144 – Tropics |
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150 – Southern Exposure |
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154 – Children's Garden |
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