The National Arboretum


[Allison in the Bonsai Museum]

Allison in the Bonsai Museum


Allison and I went to the National Arboretum to check out a few of the many sights there. The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum is located there. I'd heard of bonsai trees, but before I visited this museum, I didn't realize how different they could look. Their collection ranges not only in appearance, but also in age: the trees were from about five years to over 300 years old.


[Bonsai Tree]

A bonsai tree




[Me in the Chinese Garden Pavillion]

Me in the Chinese Garden Pavillion




[Me near the Capitol Columns]

Me near the Capitol columns


The columns in the photo above used to support a dome at the U.S. Capitol Building. When the columns were replaced, they found a home at the Arboretum.


[Azaleas]

The National Arboretum
is known for its beautiful azaleas



[Allison in the Pagoda]

Allison in the Pagoda in the Asian Gardens







This page was last updated on Sunday December 3, 2000.