(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Smithsonian Gardens and the United States Botanic Garden present “The Future of Orchids: Conservation and Collaboration” in the Kogod Courtyard of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery. Enjoy over 350 orchids on display along with works by multimedia artist, Phaan Howng.

Centered around the themes of the future of orchids and orchid conservation, the exhibition will explore the numerous challenges facing wild orchids today, including climate change, habitat destruction and over-collecting, and offer a glimpse into the work being performed today by a diverse group of scientists and conservationists to protect the future of orchids. The exhibition will inspire visitors to take action to support orchid conservation and introduce young visitors to career opportunities in conservation.

Through April 28th