The National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, are open every day, all year round, except for Christmas Day.
The National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin are currently open for Summer hours 9am – 5pm weekdays and 10am – 6pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays.
We will be open for Winter hours on Monday 3rd November 2025. 9.00am to 4.30pm on weekdays and10.00am to 4.30pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Click here for more information on guided tours.
The Garden Restaurant at Glasnevin is open daily.
Winter Opening Hours (Starting Monday 3rd November 2025)
9am – 4:30pm Weekdays
10am – 4:30pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
Summer Opening Hours
9am – 5pm Weekdays
10am – 6pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
Christmas Opening Hours
The National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, is closed Christmas Day.
The Heritage Card
Get free admission to all fee-paying OPW Heritage Sites in Ireland for one year from the date of first use with the Heritage Card! Heritage Cards are available from the ticket desk in most OPW Heritage Sites and represent great value: in Dublin, for example, you can get free entry to Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Gaol, or Casino Marino with the Heritage Card. To see a full list of OPW Heritage Sites in Dublin and around the country, please click here.
At the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, entry is free for all but guided tours usually require a paid ticket. Holders of the Heritage Card may access these guided tours for free on production of a valid Heritage Card.
The Heritage Card costs as follows:
Adult €40
Senior (60+) €30
Student (valid student ID required) €10.00
Child (12-17) €10
Family (max. 2 adults & 5 children) €90
Click here for more information on the OPW Heritage Card.
School Bookings
School visits are offered free of charge, however, advance booking is required. To arrange a school visit or to enquire about our workshops and other educational sessions, please contact us.
To find out more about our education programme or to see what education resource packs we offer, please click here.
General Group Bookings
Advance booking for groups of more than ten people is required. Please contact us to enquire about group rates or to make a booking.