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Smithsonian Gardens

National Mall · OutdoorsHaupt Garden dawn–dusk · other outdoor gardens generally 24 hours
Smithsonian Castle, Viewed from the Enid A. Haupt Garden (2014)

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Take an unhurried garden pause between the museums.

The plan

Take an unhurried garden pause between the museums.

Make it your kind of day

Choose a manageable stretch and let the surroundings set the pace. You can make this a short change of scene or the center of a slower day, depending on your energy and the conditions. Leave time to stop and look around rather than measuring the outing only by how far you go.

Before you go

The Haupt Garden closes December 25. Respect posted garden access notices.

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Source checked: 2026-11-01. Hours, pricing, availability, and outdoor conditions can change. Confirm details with the organizer.