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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kid’s Drop By Activities
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandKids, join us for fun activities in the dedicated Children’s Erasmus Education Garden! Each week we will have a different activity to help you to become an expert gardener. Sow […]
Exhibition: AG BLÁTHÚ BLÜHEND РОЗКВІТ BLOSSOMINGWhitehall College of Further Education
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandJoin us for AG BLÁTHÚ BLÜHEND РОЗКВІТ BLOSSOMING an exhibition of artwork by the students of Whitehall College of Further Education. The exhibition is open 10.00 to 17.00 daily from […]
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 […]
April Themed Tour: Seasonal Spring Treats
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandJoin us for this tour in April looking at the iconic blossoms of springtime in the gardens. Tickets €5 per person, available from Eventbrite. PLEASE NOTE: This tour slot is intended […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.