That is part of the reason. Last time I was there was winter (Nick Lenz special exhibit) and most of the collection was stored in winter mode. Seeing it in full swing, probably in the best state of maintenance for this show, would make a very nice addition. And just sitting in the gardens for a few hours, away from work, would add to me relaxing.
It's worth the trip over to S.E. DC to see the National Arboretum and the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum anywayAh, too bad we are visiting DC the week of the 19th, too late for this event....
It's consistently on the "Best Things to Do in Washington DC" lists and it's free.
Ah, too bad we are visiting DC the week of the 19th, too late for this event....
Cosplayer photoshoots? Too funny.You'll be there in prime azalea time, and the museum has quite the collection of azaleas. Volunteers usually spend the next several weeks removing spent flower buds
I don't know the specific official rules, but informally nobody minds if you're photographing/filming things that are on exhibition. The museum staff will call security to shoo you away if you're doing a photoshoot (which is remarkably common at the museum, especially for cosplayers)
You'll be there in prime azalea time, and the museum has quite the collection of azaleas. Volunteers usually spend the next several weeks removing spent flower buds
I don't know the specific official rules, but informally nobody minds if you're photographing/filming things that are on exhibition. The museum staff will call security to shoo you away if you're doing a photoshoot (which is remarkably common at the museum, especially for cosplayers)
Cosplayer photoshoots? Too funny.
Cosplayer photoshoots? Too funny.
There are other areas in the Arboretum that likely draw LARPERS and cosplay as well--the original Capitol Building columns up on the hill come to mind.
There are other areas in the Arboretum that likely draw LARPERS and cosplay as well--the original Capitol Building columns up on the hill comes to mind.
Wow. Too bad most of those stones are enormous and heavy or I'd be up there putting stuff in the truck. I have a Revolutionary war era plantation site less than a mile away that also has some of the original carved limestone pillar pediments. They'd make awesome bases for bonsai stands, but they weigh over 800 lbs each.They'd be great for LARPers. The only better place I can think of would be the Capital Stones
The Capitol Stones
Enormous piles of historically significant stones, dumped by Congress in a forest, and abandoned for 60 years.www.atlasobscura.com
Edit: apparently the NPS started removing them in 2022
It's worth the trip over to S.E. DC to see the National Arboretum and the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum anyway
Oh For sure we have a day set aside for visiting the Arboretum! Wouldn't miss it, it's been a few decades so it should be interesting to see the changes. I imagine the collection has only gotten better. Now if I can just get someone to sneak me into the container room.... LOL.You'll be there in prime azalea time, and the museum has quite the collection of azaleas. Volunteers usually spend the next several weeks removing spent flower buds
I think it completely matches the rest of the man. (and usually the shoes too, but lately, I've seen more tennys...)Completely off topic (as I frequently am ) does any else think Mach5 has one of the most charming smiles imaginable? My dad would have said he has something to hide.
The place has been under an extensive remodel, particularly the Japanese collection area--lots of stone added and displays updated. I believe that remodeling project begun in 2020 is continuing. There are quite a few new trees donated by Japanese growers as well.
