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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
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is a centre of excellence for botanical research. We play a vital role in the study of Australia’s plants, fungi and algae, enriching our understanding of native biodiversity and its urgent conservation needs.
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Herbarium

Research

Identifications

Seedbank

Library

Journal

Publications

Science Staff
Initiatives
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is a leader in innovative public programming and world-leading botanical, horticultural and conservation research.
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Southern Brown Bandicoot

Landscape Succession Strategy

Climate Change Alliance

Virtual Garden
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

Educators Hub

Learning Initiatives

Biomimicry

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series

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What's On

Free Programs

Expand your appreciation of our Gardens with these free tours and activities.

melbourne Gardens

Free Guided Walk

Led by a passionate guide, discover sensational views and the remarkable plant diversity of this sanctuary in the middle of bustling Melbourne.

01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024

melbourne Gardens

ClimateWatch Walk at Melbourne Gardens

Join our ClimateWatch advocates on this free guided walk to monitor biodiversity at Melbourne Gardens.

27 Mar 2023 - 20 Nov 2024

melbourne Gardens

Seek and Find Nature Cards

Collect a card from the Visitor Centre and explore the different landscapes and living collections as you search for all things big and small.

melbourne Gardens

Sonica Botanica: Stories & Sounds from the Gardens

Immerse yourself in intertwining stories, atmospheric music and mesmerising sounds of the natural environment in Sonica Botanica.

cranbourne Gardens

Nature Play Cranbourne

Get creative, get crafty, get messy and get immersed in a range of family friendly, nature-based activities at Cranbourne Gardens these school…

01 Oct 2024 - 02 Oct 2024

cranbourne Gardens

Free Australian Garden Walk

Join an experienced guide and venture through the Australian Garden on this fascinating guided walk and discover the uniqueness of Australian plants…

cranbourne Gardens

ClimateWatch Walk at Cranbourne Gardens

Join our ClimateWatch advocates on this free guided walk to monitor biodiversity at Cranbourne Gardens.

08 Mar 2024 - 22 Nov 2024

cranbourne Gardens

Seek and Find Nature Cards

Collect a card from the Visitor Centre and explore the different landscapes and living collections as you search for all things big and small.

What's On at the Gardens

Melbourne Cranbourne

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