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Visit Australia’s oldest scientific institution to learn about our latest scientific discoveries. We've been studying and documenting plant life in New South Wales and Australia for over 200 years.

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The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is home to thousands of different plants. Learn more about our displays and the poeple that put them together.

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Our team of educators are skilled at engaging students with the curriculum via hands-on learning. We offer Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, International and Remote Learning options.

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Meet the people who work at the Botanic Gardens and keep up with the latest news and stories. Delve into the background behind the news and discover more about the subjects that matter most to us.

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Make a day of it with the family, train in the Domain with friends or enjoy some 'me' time in the Garden. You'll find essential information about our hours, getting here, parking and facilities here.

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Science

Visit Australia’s oldest scientific institution to learn about our latest scientific discoveries. We've been studying and documenting plant life in New South Wales and Australia for over 200 years.

Australian PlantBank
Daniel Solander Library
Herbarium digitisation & relocation
National Herbarium of New South Wales
Our Science Staff
Our Services
Our Work & Discoveries
PlantClinic

National Herbarium of New South Wales

The herbarium is one of the most significant botanical resources in the Southern Hemisphere and houses over 1.43 million plant specimens.

National Herbarium of New South Wales

The herbarium is one of the most significant botanical resources in the Southern Hemisphere and houses over 1.43 million plant specimens.

Branch Out

Branch Out with our new podcast and discover the surprising world of plants with science and stories from Australia’s oldest living scientific institution.

Branch Out

Branch Out with our new podcast and discover the surprising world of plants with science and stories from Australia’s oldest living scientific institution.

Plants

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is home to thousands of different plants. Learn more about our displays and the poeple that put them together.

2019 Plant Trials Winners
Gardening

Find a Plant

With the Garden Explorer you can find out exactly where your favourite plant is located within the Botanic Garden.

Find a Plant

With the Garden Explorer you can find out exactly where your favourite plant is located within the Botanic Garden.

2019 Plant Trials Winners

The Herbarium (NSW) is one of Australia’s largest botanical reference collections, housing more than 1.4 million plant specimens.

2019 Plant Trials Winners

The Herbarium (NSW) is one of Australia’s largest botanical reference collections, housing more than 1.4 million plant specimens.

Learn

Our team of educators are skilled at engaging students with the curriculum via hands-on learning. We offer Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, International and Remote Learning options.

Early Learning
Primary Programs
Secondary Programs
Tertiary Programs
International Programs
Plan Your Excursion
Events & PD
Community Greening

Living Learning

Discover online activities and resources for families, schools and communities.

Living Learning

Discover online activities and resources for families, schools and communities.

Primary Programs

A world of discovery awaits primary students at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. We offer a range of unique learning activities designed to engage and delight both you and your students.

Primary Programs

A world of discovery awaits primary students at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. We offer a range of unique learning activities designed to engage and delight both you and your students.

Stories

Meet the people who work at the Botanic Gardens and keep up with the latest news and stories. Delve into the background behind the news and discover more about the subjects that matter most to us.

Construction underway on new National Herbarium of NSW

NSW Ministers announced the commencement of construction of a new National Herbarium of NSW following an official sod turning at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan during National Science Week.

Construction underway on new National Herbarium of NSW

NSW Ministers announced the commencement of construction of a new National Herbarium of NSW following an official sod turning at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan during National Science Week.

The Australian Institute of Botanical Science

Discover how the new Australian Institute of Botanical Science will advance fundamental knowledge of flora and drive effective conservation solutions to ensure the survival of plants, and all life that depends on them.

The Australian Institute of Botanical Science

Discover how the new Australian Institute of Botanical Science will advance fundamental knowledge of flora and drive effective conservation solutions to ensure the survival of plants, and all life that depends on them.

Visit

Make a day of it with the family, train in the Domain with friends or enjoy some 'me' time in the Garden. You'll find essential information about our hours, getting here, parking and facilities here.

Connect with us
History and facts
Map
Plan your visit
Shop in the Garden
The Calyx
The Domain
Things to see & do

Things to see & do

Take a free tour, learn about Aboriginal culture or relax and enjoy the view. Whether you’d like to explore our themed gardens, learn about plants or catch up with friends, we’ve got you covered.

Things to see & do

Take a free tour, learn about Aboriginal culture or relax and enjoy the view. Whether you’d like to explore our themed gardens, learn about plants or catch up with friends, we’ve got you covered.

Aboriginal Experiences

Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.

Aboriginal Experiences

Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.

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Venue Hire

The Royal Botanic Garden and Domain offer indoor and outdoor venues for special events, only minutes from Sydney's CBD.

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Weddings

The Garden has 12 breathtaking locations for weddings and receptions. Whether you desire an intimate garden setting, timeless elegance or a lawn with views, we have something for any taste and budget.

Weddings

The Garden has 12 breathtaking locations for weddings and receptions. Whether you desire an intimate garden setting, timeless elegance or a lawn with views, we have something for any taste and budget.

Outdoor Functions

Located within the Sydney CBD, surrounded by verdant gardens and boasting dramatic views of the Sydney skyline and Harbour, the Garden is the perfect location for your next event.

Outdoor Functions

Located within the Sydney CBD, surrounded by verdant gardens and boasting dramatic views of the Sydney skyline and Harbour, the Garden is the perfect location for your next event.

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