National Botanic Gardens
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Why go
- The Great Palm House, an iron glasshouse built in 1884 in the south of the gardens, linked to the cactus and orchid houses.
- The Curvilinear Range, a long low building with cast-iron frames and curved glass, built between 1843 and 1869.
- The Orchid House, with over 1,000 orchid species alongside bromeliads and carnivorous plants.
- Addison's Walk, a double line of yew trees left from the earlier Dublin Society garden.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
What you see
- The Tolka River bounds the gardens to the north.
- A gateway connects the gardens to the adjoining Glasnevin Cemetery.
Best time to visit
- Monday to Friday: open 09:00 to 17:00.
- Saturday and Sunday: open 10:00 to 18:00.
Shorts
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National Botanic Gardens Dublin IrelandRachel Doyle Photography
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Eric Dempsey talks about growing up around the corner from the Nation…POST WILD
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National Botanic Gardens of IrelandHasrizal Official
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The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, GlasnevinNational Botanic Gardens of Ireland
History
- 1735–1795A Dublin Society garden stood off Great Martin's Lane on the city's north side.
- 1795The site was given to the Royal Dublin Society to establish Ireland's first botanic gardens.
- 1854Duncan Ferguson designed Victoria House for giant water lilies.
- late 1870sThe gardens came under state control and became the Royal Botanic Gardens.
- 1884The iron Great Palm House was built to replace a predecessor destroyed by a storm.
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- 2000A visitor centre opened at the entrance, with a lecture hall, exhibition rooms and a restaurant.
- 2004The Palm House reopened after restoration that began in 2002.
Sources: National Botanic Gardens (Ireland) - Wikipedia · Dublin - Wikivoyage (see) · National Botanic Gardens of Ireland - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +353 1 804 0300
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin?
The gardens are open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. On Saturday and Sunday they open from 10:00 to 18:00.
How far are the National Botanic Gardens from Dublin city centre?
They lie in Glasnevin, about 5 km north-west of the city centre. The address is Botanic Road, Glasnevin, and a gateway connects them to Glasnevin Cemetery.
Is there a restaurant at the National Botanic Gardens?
Yes. A restaurant is in the visitor centre at the entrance, which opened in 2000 with a lecture hall and exhibition rooms.
How big are the National Botanic Gardens?
The grounds cover about 19.5 hectares. They hold over 20,000 plant species and varieties, with themed gardens and several greenhouses.
What can you see inside the Great Palm House at the National Botanic Gardens?
The Great Palm House is an iron glasshouse built in 1884 in the south of the gardens. It is linked to a cactus house and an orchid house.
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