Welcome to the National Botanic Gardens
The National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin are currently 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 after a period of closure due to COVID-19.
The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland are an oasis of calm and beauty, and entry is free. A premier scientific institution, the Gardens contain important collections of plant species and cultivars from all over the world. The National Botanic Gardens in Dublin are located in Glasnevin, just three kilometres from Dublin City Centre, and are famous 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 since 1854. The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland are operated and managed by the Office of Public Works.
Please note that the usual 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).
Opening Hours
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Tours
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Visitor Centre Reception
Please use the Visitor Centre phone number or email to enquire about all events, educational, or accessibility queries:
+353 1 804 0319 botanicgardens@opw.ie
What’s On
Upcoming events below and our calendar page.
What do bees, bats, birds, lizards and humans all have in common? They are linked through the phenomenon of pollination, plants using animals to carry their pollen from flower to flower, giving rise to new plants, for a price. This Biodiversity Week, take a guided tour of the Gardens, and uncover the heroes, tricksters and villains of the world of pollination.
Join the Irish Wildlife Trust for a free National Biodiversity Week event hosted by the National Botanic Gardens. At this exciting evening bat walk you will have the opportunity to walk the National Botanic Gardens at dusk with an Irish Wildlife Trust guide in search of beautiful bats. We will learn about the life cycle of these fascinating creatures and hopefully get to see and hear some of the bats of the Bots.
Please bring warm clothes as this event takes place after sunset. Children are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Every May, the sweet and wild song of the dawn chorus reaches its height, as birds proclaim their presence to welcome the new day. Join us for this unique early morning event at the National Botanic Gardens for Biodiversity Week, and witness the sound of the dawn in this haven of the city.
Note: Booking essential – see Eventbrite or click on ticket link for details. Wrap up warm as the early morning can be chilly, and sunshine is not guaranteed! Families are welcome, though we do ask that everyone can stay quiet for the birds on the day. And although this is all about the sound, bring binoculars if you have them, to better spot the birds!
What do bees, bats, birds, lizards and humans all have in common? They are linked through the phenomenon of pollination, plants using animals to carry their pollen from flower to flower, giving rise to new plants, for a price. This Biodiversity Week, take a guided tour of the Gardens, and uncover the heroes, tricksters and villains of the world of pollination.
The Botanic Gardens Blog
Read the latest posts below, and click through to the full Blog for all news articles and updates.
Hello Spring trail
Visiting the Botanic Gardens and looking for an activity for the kids? Check out this brand new trail and discover the joys of spring. When printing, please print on both sides of the page and then you can fold it into a neat little booklet. Alternatively, pick up a...
Rhododendron Week 2022
2 – 10 April 2022 Events brought to you by the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland and the Office of Public Works. See botanicgardens.ie/calendar for event details. https://youtu.be/V_jPipvGpC0 In early April the gardens at Kilmacurragh are marked by the splendour of...
Irish Heritage Plants awarded National Plant Collection Status
A collection of 1,000 plants managed by the Irish Garden Plant Society (IGPS) has been awarded National Plant Collection status by Plant Heritage. Plant Heritage is a UK based organisation who work to conserve the diversity of garden plants. The Irish Garden Plant...