Welcome to the National Botanic Gardens

The National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin are currently open for Summer Hours, from 9.00am to 5.00pm on weekdays and 10.00am to 6.00pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Winter hours at Glasnevin will start on Monday 3rd November 2025 from 9.00am to 4.30pm weekdays and 10am to 4.30pm weekends and Public Holudays. 

The Gardens at Kilmacurragh are open 9.00am to 5.00pm daily (last entry 4.30pm). 

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.

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).

Calendar

Please click here for our calendar of events.

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

The Botanic Gardens Blog

Read the latest posts below, and click through to the full Blog for all news articles and updates.

Sustainable Christmas Craft Market 2025

Sustainable Christmas Craft Market 2025

Sustainable Christmas Craft Market, Glasnevin Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December, from 10am to 4pm Our ever popular sustainable Christmas Craft Market will be held on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December. A pinch of Christmas magic will be cast over the sunning...

Halloween at Glasnevin 2025

Halloween at Glasnevin 2025

Join us for Halloween at Glasnevin 2025 for some very special spooky events! Get ready for lots of plant based thrills this Halloween, starting with our Harvest Display from Friday 10th October until Sunday 2nd November. This fabulously designed display will showcase...

Decorated Pumpkin Competition 2025

Decorated Pumpkin Competition 2025

Join us for the annual Decorated Pumpkin Competition at the National Botanic Gardens! To participate, drop off your decorated pumpkin on Saturday 18th of October at the Teak House from 10am to 4pm. Entry forms and guidelines are available at the Visitor Centre desk...