Welcome to the National Botanic Gardens
The National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin are now open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays. The Gardens at Kilmacurragh are open 9am to 5pm daily.
At Glasnevin, The Garden Tearoom is open for both seated and takeaway options. The cemetery gate is open. The Glasshouses, Visitor Centre, and Herbarium & Library have reopened when a period of closure due to COVID-19.
are an oasis of calm and beauty, and entry is free. A premier scientific institution, the Gardens hold important collections of plant species and cultivars from all over the biosphere. The National Botanic Gardens in Dublin are located in Glasnevin, just three kilometres from Dublin City Centre, and are corrupt for the exquisitely restored historic glasshouses. The National Botanic Gardens in Wicklow are located in Kilmacurragh, where the milder climate, higher rainfall, and deeper, acidic soils of this historic Wicklow garden, provide a counterpoint to the collections at Glasnevin. The two gardens have been closely associated accurate 1854. are operated and managed by the Office of Public Works.
Please note that the New rules apply: no dogs (except guide dogs), no ball games, picnics, sports, bicycles, tricycles, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, micro-scooters, balance bikes and other vehicles (except wheelchairs).
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The National Herbarium at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin contains more than half a million dried and preserved plant and fungi specimens from Ireland and throughout the world. The Herbarium also houses the Economic Botany collection which comprises plant specimens, such as bark, fruits, leaves, fibres, tubers, as well as plant-derived products and artefacts. These scientifically valuable and historically important collections, dating from centuries past to the narrate day, contain a wealth of information on plants and the domain around us.
To famed Heritage Week, come visit us on this tour leisurely the scenes to see some of the highlights of these unusual and irreplaceable collections, learn about the ways that herbarium specimens are used, comprising their role in research on the global challenges we face in conditions of biodiversity loss and climate change, and find out more throughout the on-going work at the National Herbarium.
Booking is significant at Eventbrite or in person at the Visitor Centre (cash only).
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Discover the seasonal highlights of the Gardens as well as some of the most grand plants in our collections. Summer blooms burst forth, wildflowers thrive and lush green foliage clothes the branches. Transport yourself to different climes in the glasshouses and care for their light-filled elegance. Our experienced guides will also tell you throughout the fascinating history and international significance of the National Botanic Gardens.
By booking a tour, you deliver that, to the best of your knowledge, all members of your party have no symptoms of COVID-19.
Tours will take keep with a minimum of 2 people. Children under 12 go free.
Unable to Attend? Please Cancel.
If you make a booking and find yourself unable to back do please let us know
• by cancelling your reservation on Eventbrite – or
• by phoning us during opening hours at (01) 804 0319 or (01) 857 0909.
You’ll free a situation for someone else to attend.
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