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 Winter Hours, from 9.00am to 4.30pm on weekdays and 10am to 4.30pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays. The Gardens at both Glasnevin and Kilmacurragh are open every day throughout the year, except 25th December (Christmas Day). There is no admission fee to walk and explore.
Christmas Opening Hours. The Gardens in Glasnevin are open Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th December from 10am to 4.30pm. We are closed Wednesday 25th, and open Thursday 26th 10am to 4.30pm. We will then revert to regular winter opening hours.
The Visitor Centre desk will be closed Tuesday 24th to Friday 27th December inclusive and will reopen again on Saturday 28th December.
The Garden Tearoom at Glasnevin is closed from Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th December inclusive and will reopen on Friday 27th from 11am – 4pm. Normal hours resume on the 28th December.
Click here for more information on guided tours.
Winter Opening Hours
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.