Welcome to Glasnevin
Located just three kilometres from Dublin City Centre, the National Botanic Gardens are an oasis of calm and beauty, and entry is free. A premier scientific institution, the gardens also contain the National Herbarium and several historic wrought iron glasshouses.
The National Botanic Gardens are noted for a fine plant collection holding over 15,000 plant species and cultivars from a variety of habitats, all around the world. The Gardens are also famous for the exquisitely restored and planted glasshouses, notably the Turner Curvilinear Range and the Great Palm House.
At Glasnevin you will find The Garden Restaurant and the Courtyard Cafe with seating for food and drinks in the Visitor Centre.
Open Daily
Glasnevin is open all year round, every day, except for Christmas Day.
The Gardens are free to enter and explore.
What’s On
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Halloween: Harvest Display
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandGet 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 not only […]
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October Themed Tour: Samhain Embers
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandSamhain Embers: The folklore and traditions of Irish plants Rekindle the ancient folklore and traditions of Samhain on this special Halloween tour. Explore the myths and folklore of plants that […]
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Halloween at Glasnevin 2025
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandJoin us for Halloween at Glasnevin 2025 for some very special spooky events! Sunday the 19th is our big Halloween at Glasnevin day kicking off at 12noon with the Decorated […]
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Halloween at Glasnevin 2025
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandJoin 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 […]
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October Themed Tour: Samhain Embers
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandSamhain Embers: The folklore and traditions of Irish plants Rekindle the ancient folklore and traditions of Samhain on this special Halloween tour. Explore the myths and folklore of plants that […]
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Daily Guided Tour
Join us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the […]
€5 -
October Themed Tour: Samhain Embers
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandSamhain Embers: The folklore and traditions of Irish plants Rekindle the ancient folklore and traditions of Samhain on this special Halloween tour. Explore the myths and folklore of plants that […]
€5 -
Daily Guided Tour
Join us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the […]
€5 -
October Themed Tour: Samhain Embers
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandSamhain Embers: The folklore and traditions of Irish plants Rekindle the ancient folklore and traditions of Samhain on this special Halloween tour. Explore the myths and folklore of plants that […]
€5 -
Daily Guided Tour
Join us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the […]
€5
Remember
The primary role of the Gardens is as a scientific collection. As a consequence we do not allow dogs, picnics, bicycles, fishing, ball games, jogging or running, nor the playing of musical instruments or recorded music.