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See the Yamaki Pine, a bonsai that survived Hiroshima

at National Bonsai & Penjing Museum

A Japanese white pine in training since 1625, donated by bonsai master Masaru Yamaki, that was about two miles from the Hiroshima blast and came through intact. Its history wasn't known to the museum until Yamaki's grandsons visited in 2001.

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National Bonsai & Penjing Museum

at United States National Arboretum

National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
Museum
G★ 4.8(948 reviews)

3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Northeast Washington

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Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM