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|OrganizationName=National Bonsai & Penjing Museum | |OrganizationName=National Bonsai & Penjing Museum | ||
|OrganizationType=Cultural Institutions | |OrganizationType=Cultural Institutions | ||
|Mission=To preserve, display, and educate about the art of bonsai and penjing, showcasing a collection of trees from various cultural traditions; to foster cultural exchange and appreciation of these living art forms. | |Mission=To preserve, display, and educate about the art of bonsai and penjing, showcasing a collection of trees from various cultural traditions; to foster cultural exchange and appreciation of these living art forms. | ||
|ParentOrganization=U.S. National Arboretum | |||
|CreationLegislation=N/A (Established by the National Arboretum and National Bonsai Foundation) | |||
|OrganizationExecutive=Curator | |OrganizationExecutive=Curator | ||
|Services=Exhibitions; Educational Programs; Cultural Exchange | |Services=Exhibitions; Educational Programs; Cultural Exchange | ||
|HeadquartersLocation=38.9127, -76.9574 | |HeadquartersLocation=38.9127, -76.9574 | ||
|HeadquartersAddress=3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 | |HeadquartersAddress=3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 | ||
|Website=https://www.bonsai-nbf.org/ | |||
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'''National Bonsai & Penjing Museum''' (National Bonsai Foundation) is a unique cultural institution within the [[U.S. National Arboretum]], dedicated to the art of bonsai and penjing, showcasing trees from Japanese, Chinese, and North American traditions. | |||
'''National Bonsai & Penjing Museum''' is a unique cultural institution within the U.S. National Arboretum, dedicated to the art of bonsai and penjing, showcasing trees from Japanese, Chinese, and North American traditions. | |||
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.bonsai-nbf.org/}} | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.bonsai-nbf.org/}} | ||
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National Bonsai & Penjing Museum (National Bonsai Foundation) is a unique cultural institution within the U.S. National Arboretum, dedicated to the art of bonsai and penjing, showcasing trees from Japanese, Chinese, and North American traditions.
Mission
The mission of the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum is to preserve, exhibit, and educate the public about the art and culture of bonsai and penjing. It aims to promote an appreciation for these art forms as living sculptures, encourage cultural exchange, and provide educational resources on arboricultural practices.
Parent organization
The museum is part of the U.S. National Arboretum, which is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service. It is also supported by the National Bonsai Foundation.
Legislation
The museum was established through the efforts of the National Arboretum and the National Bonsai Foundation, not through specific legislation.
Partners
- National Bonsai Foundation
- Various bonsai and penjing associations and clubs
Number of employees
The number of employees specifically at the museum is not detailed publicly, but it includes a curator, volunteers, and staff from the National Arboretum.
Organization structure
- Curatorial Division oversees the collection and exhibitions.
- Educational Programs Office manages public engagement and learning opportunities.
- Maintenance and Horticulture Team ensures the health of the bonsai collection.
List of programs
- Seasonal Exhibitions
- Educational Workshops and Lectures
- Cultural Exchange and Artist Residencies
- Special Events like Bonsai Day
Last total enacted budget
The museum's budget is not separately reported; it operates within the funding of the U.S. National Arboretum.
Leader
The museum is managed by a Curator.
Services provided
The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum provides services including the display of bonsai and penjing from diverse cultural backgrounds, educational programs on the care and history of these art forms, and cultural exchange activities. It aims to educate visitors about the art of miniature tree cultivation, offering guided tours, workshops, and public events.
Regulations overseen
The museum does not oversee regulations but must comply with the policies of the U.S. National Arboretum and any applicable horticultural or cultural preservation guidelines.
Headquarters address
3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002