Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Our Gardens

Melbourne

Visit Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, the living heart of the city.

Cranbourne

Visit Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and see spectacular Australian plants in an award-winning garden.
Science & Conservation
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (MEL) is a centre of excellence for plant biodiversity research and plays a vital role in the study and conservation of Australia’s plant life, enriching our understanding of native plants, especially in Victoria.
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Herbarium and Resources

Publications
Initiatives
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is a leader in innovative public programming and world-leading botanic,horticultural and conservation research.
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Landscape Succession Strategy

Climate Change Alliance

The Mallee on the Map
Learn
Our dedicated education staff deliver a wide variety of nature based learning programs Mon-Fri at the Melbourne Gardens & Mon-Thu at the Cranbourne Gardens
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Early Childhood Excursions

Primary Excursions

Secondary Excursions

Tertiary Excursions

Excursion Planning Information

Educators Hub

Nurtured by Nature Access Program

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series
Whats On

Garden Gathering Vol. 2

As autumn leaves fall, join us at Melbourne Gardens on Saturday 22 May for the second Garden Gathering marking the Gardens' 175th anniversary.
Garden Gathering Vol. 2
SEASONS in Blak Box

An Indigenous deep listening experience
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Support Us

Help Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria protect the wellbeing of people, plants and our planet with a tax-deductible donation.
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Explore our Gardens

Melbourne Gardens

Location
Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne
Open 7:30am to 5.30pm (until Monday 4 October)

Cranbourne Gardens

Location
Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne
Open 9am to 5pm daily

What's On at the Gardens

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