Botanical garden

LentebeeldThis website offers information on the Botanical Garden and its functioning. The Botanical Garden is adjacent to the Citadel Park in Ghent (Belgium). More than 10 000 plant species thrive on the 2.75 ha site.

Stop by and visit the garden to get to know extraordinary plants, to learn about plants and their relation to mankind, or to enjoy a quiet stroll in a delightful setting.

  • Visiting: Find out what the Botanical Garden has to offer and when you can visit it.
  • Collections: The Botanical Garden is an ex situ biodiversity collection of about 10000 plant species. It contains a herbarium and a seed collection. Institutions can order from ourIndex Seminum.

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  • Education: School classes and students are welcome to discover the marvels of the plant kingdom.
  • Research: As part of Ghent University the Botanical Garden is a major resource for scientific research
  • Facilities: The Botanical Garden organises many events and provides various services.
  • Partners & support: The Botanical Garden reunites numerous partners and volunteers who share a keen interest for all things botanical.

 Events

21-05-2022 Biioblitz - Biodiversity Day - free entrance to all workshops and guided tours

29-04-2022 -08-05-2022  Ghent Floralies