The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden

What's On at the Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden

The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden is a magical place to discover the world of plants. Come and dig, build, imagine, create, hide...come and explore!

The Children’s Garden is located at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Observatory Precinct, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra 3141 (Melway Reference 2F K12).

Click here to download The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden map and guide.

The water features are back on in the Children's Garden!

South East Water has recently approved the Royal Botanic Garden's application to activate the water features in The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden.

In doing this they are recognising that the water features are integral to the Children's Garden design, creating diverse opportunities for creative play and learning.

The water features also facilitate the delivery of visitor and education programs where water and water conservation are central themes.

Come in and enjoy!

Please remember:

For safety and hygiene reasons we request the children be clothed at all times.
Adults are responsible for actively supervising children and keeping them safe while in this garden.

Opening Hours

Open:
10am - 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday
10am - 4pm, seven days per week during Victorian State School holidays

Closed:
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday
For two months at the start of third term (Victorian State Schools)

The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden needs time for rest and maintenance. It is closed for two months at the end of the Victorian July School Holidays. This year the Children's Garden will close on 14 July 2008 and reopen at 10am, 10 September 2008

SPECIAL NOTICE:
School Holiday opening - The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden is open from 10am to 4pm seven days a week during the Victorian School Holidays. Current holiday: open 22 March - 6 April 2008 (closed Good Friday).