Christmas Opening Hours

Christmas Opening Hours

The National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, open every day of the year except Christmas Day, Tuesday 25th December. Every other day during the holidays you can enjoy a brisk stroll or enjoy the tropical surroundings in the glasshouses – an ideal break between...
Gardens Closed from 3pm on Saturday 15th December

Gardens Closed from 3pm on Saturday 15th December

VISITOR SAFETY NOTICE DUE TO THE ONGOING SEVERE WEATHER WARNING, THE GARDENS WILL CLOSE TODAY AT 3PM. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE (pictured: A painting of Deirdre in “A book of myths” (1915) by Helen Stratton.)
Christmas in the Gardens

Christmas in the Gardens

As ever, we are running a series of seasonal events in the run up to Christmas. Highlights include the Christmas Market on Sunday 9th December (featuring Santa Claus), festive themed tours, and eco-crafts for all ages. Saturday 24th November & 15th December...
Halloween at Glasnevin 2018

Halloween at Glasnevin 2018

This year was our busiest yet! Our annual Halloween extravaganza featured Magical Plants, Decorated Pumpkins, a Harvest Display, and games with Maths Week Ireland. Thank you to all who took part and dressed up on the day! If you missed our main event don’t fret...
Halloween Harvest Display 2018

Halloween Harvest Display 2018

Each year our display features produce grown in the Botanic Gardens Organic Vegetable Garden, Grass Garden, Nursery and beyond. Guides Ciara Travers and Melissa O’Brien put the finishing touches to the scene last week and it is expected to last until early...