Welcome to Glasnevin
Located just three kilometres from Dublin City Centre, the National Botanic Gardens are an oasis of calm and beauty, and entry is free. A premier scientific institution, the gardens also contain the National Herbarium and several historic wrought iron glasshouses.
The National Botanic Gardens are noted for a fine plant collections holding over 15,000 plant species and cultivars from a variety of habitats from all around the world. The Gardens are also famous for the exquisitely restored and planted glasshouses, notably the Turner Curvilinear Range and the Great Palm House.
The Garden Tearoom is open with limited seating and for takeaway food and drinks. The Glasshouses, Visitor Centre, and Herbarium Exhibition are now open again.
Open Daily
Glasnevin is open all year round, every day, except for Christmas Day.
The Gardens are free to enter and explore.
What’s On
Kids’ Drop By Activities
Kids, join us for fun activities in the dedicated Children’s Erasmus Education Garden! Each week we will have a different activity to help you to become an expert gardener. Sow […]
Daily Guided Tour
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandJoin us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the […]
July Themed Tour: Blissful Blooms
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandBlissful Blooms - A Flower Lover’s Tour Join us for an enchanting journey through the vibrant world of flowers. Experience a stunning array of blossoms, from delicate sweet pea to bold […]
Daily Guided Tour
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandJoin us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the […]
Kids’ Drop By Activities
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandKids, join us for fun activities in the dedicated Children’s Erasmus Education Garden! Each week we will have a different activity to help you to become an expert gardener. Sow […]
Daily Guided Tour
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandJoin us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the […]
July Themed Tour: Blissful Blooms
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandBlissful Blooms - A Flower Lover’s Tour Join us for an enchanting journey through the vibrant world of flowers. Experience a stunning array of blossoms, from delicate sweet pea to bold […]
Daily Guided Tour
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandJoin us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the […]
Kids Camp: Biodiversity Bugs & Beasties
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandKids Camp: Biodiversity Bugs & Beasties Join our intrepid guides as you investigate what bugs and mini-beasts may be living in the different habitats around the gardens. Collect samples and […]
Daily Guided Tour
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandJoin us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the […]
Remember
The primary role of the Gardens is as a scientific collection. As a consequence we do not allow dogs, picnics, bicycles, fishing, ball games, jogging or running, nor the playing of musical instruments or recorded music.