National Bonsai & Penjing Museum

4.8 (946)museum

3501 New York Ave NE

A peaceful collection of storied miniature trees, including centuries-old specimens and a pine that survived Hiroshima.

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Framed by a backdrop of Chinese and Japanese architecture, the museum showcases carefully maintained trees with distinct individual histories, including the storied Yamaki Pine. Because the living displays evolve and change colors with the seasons, the setting shifts noticeably throughout the year. The open layout provides a calm space for photographing the plants and taking in their artistry, situated alongside further grounds to explore across the surrounding arboretum.


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