Flower Arranging: Christmas Florals from the Winter Garden Join us for our annual Christmas demonstration and find out how to make a Christmas hand-tied gift bouquet, a candle centrepiece and garlands for the mantlepiece and Christmas table. Our demonstrator this year is Aiva Veinberg, a professional florist and horticulturalist. She works sustainably using dried plant materials and foam-free and plastic-free techniques. Come along and enjoy a glass of wine and mince pie at the reception at 7pm followed by the demo at 7:30pm. Advance booking is essential. Cost: €20 (includes wine reception) Th ..read more

We are pleased to announce our carefully curated sustainable Christmas Market which will be held on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December, 10.00am to 4.30pm daily. Over 85 stallholders will be participating both indoors and outdoors. Don’t miss this wonderfully festive event! To reduce our carbon footprint and to promote local craft workers all stall holders have passed the stringent application process and must have ethically and sustainably produced crafts and products preferably hand made in Ireland. We also have choirs, Christmas plant walks and lots more. Admission is Free and there is li ..read more

‘Crainn na hÉireann – Ireland’s Native Trees’ by the Irish Society of Botanical Artists opens Sunday 29th of October. The exhibition will be open every day until Sunday 12th of November at the Visitor Centre! This major project ‘Crainn na hÉireann – Ireland’s Native Trees’ was conceived two years ago with the title ‘Delighting in the Detail’. Choosing twenty-two of Ireland’s native trees, our artists were invited to illustrate Irish trees in the four seasons, enlarging the smallest details of their annual cycle. One of the skills of the botanical artist is the enlargement and detailed represen ..read more

Sustainable Christmas Craft Market at the National Botanic Gardens We are pleased to announce our carefully curated sustainable Christmas Market which will be held on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December, 10.00am to 4.30pm daily. Over 85 stallholders will be participating both indoors and outdoors. Don’t miss this wonderfully festive event! To reduce our carbon footprint and to promote local craft workers all stall holders have passed the stringent application process and must have ethically and sustainably produced crafts and products preferably handmade in Ireland. We also have ch ..read more

Themed Tour: Magic, Murder and Monkshood Discover the darker side of some of the plant collections with this adult only tour. Throughout human history, plants have been used not just for sustenance and shelter, but also for more unsavoury practices. From poisons and hallucinogens to dark ritual and magic, discover some of the spine-chilling stories encapsulated by our collections… ❗Some material on this tour is not suitable for children. This is an over 16s tour only. Booking on Eventbrite. PLEASE NOTE: This tour slot is intended for individuals and couples, families and friends etc. For grou ..read more

Join us for Halloween at Glasnevin 2023 for some very special spooky events! Get ready for lots of plant based thrills this Halloween, starting with our Harvest Display from Friday 13th October until Sunday 5th November. This fabulously designed display will showcase not only the diversity of pumpkins, squash and gourds that can be grown in our climate but also kale, beans, corns, crab apples, quince and other seasonal fruit. Drop-off day for the Decorated Vegetable Competition is Saturday 21st October 11am – 4pm, at the Teak House with your application form. Read all the entry requirements an ..read more

Discover amazing stories of adventure, determination and endeavour as we reveal the tales of the plant hunters! Autumn Heritage Series: Plant Hunters Tour In the post-medieval period access to the wider world becomes easier and the thirst for botanical knowledge spreads. Curious and intrepid individuals set out on exciting, treacherous and extremely dangerous expeditions to distant shores, often negotiating difficult terrain and encountering obstacles unlike anything they have previously experienced. From the 19th century to the modern day these once amazing adventures have now become importa ..read more

Sculpture in Context is the largest sculpture exhibition in Ireland. Showcasing sculpture for over 35 years, this annual event is organised by Sculpture in Context, an artist-led organisation, in association with the Office of Public Works and the National Botanic Gardens. Bringing together the work of more than 120 artists using a wide range of media, these works of art represent the rich, diverse character of Irish and International contemporary sculpture. From the smallest, most intricate ceramic works to stone sculptures of monumental scale, visitors to the exhibition will be enriched by t ..read more

Installation by Jony Easterby 14 Sep 2023  until  — 24 Sep 2023 Step into Dublin’s Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin to a world where art and nature converge, as you explore a series of immersive sound and light installations. This experience celebrates the beauty and interconnectedness of the natural world inviting you to appreciate a deeper understanding of our ecological surroundings. This exclusive nighttime adventure brings you on a profound sensory journey through the mysteries of the night. An unforgettable experience as you navigate this intriguing garden, where nature is seen on ..read more

Sculpture in Context is the largest sculpture exhibition in Ireland. Showcasing sculpture for over 35 years, this annual event is organised by Sculpture in Context, an artist-led organisation, in association with the Office of Public Works and the National Botanic Gardens. Bringing together the work of more than 120 artists using a wide range of media, these works of art represent the rich, diverse character of Irish and International contemporary sculpture. From the smallest, most intricate ceramic works to stone sculptures of monumental scale, visitors to the exhibition will be enriched by t ..read more