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Red Sand Garden refresh
The cornerstone of Cranbourne Gardens is undergoing a refresh!
Beautiful endangered orchid on display in Melbourne Gardens
It can take ten years for this plant to flower!
Spring Plant Sale - Cranbourne Gardens
Select from a range of native plants to greenify your home.
Garden Explorer - Melbourne
A relaxing way to discover this 38-hectare garden with live commentary and stunning views.
Purple pea back from the brink
Once declared extinct in Victoria, the Nursery team have reintroduced this pea into the wild.
Wednesday Concerts in the Gardens
Join harpist Michael Johnson and guitarist Evripides Evripidou in a coffee concert series at Melbourne Gardens this spring.
Spring into Nature
Stimulate the senses and enliven the soul with these pop-up activities in the Children’s Garden.
Holidays in the Kids’ Backyard
Enjoy free, nature-based experiences for families these school holidays.
Paper Planet
Join Polyglot Theatre and let your imagination run wild in this planet made of paper and natural materials from the Gardens.
Crawl Me Blood: Gardens, Voices, Histories
Go deeper into the world of Crawl Me Blood with this free talk with the artists.
Discovery of specimen sheets collected by Charles Darwin
The National Herbarium of Victoria joins a shortlist of herbaria that hold collections made by Darwin.
Monterey Cypress damaged by extreme wind
After thorough inspection, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria’s team of expert aborists have ascertained that unfortunately it will not be...
Extreme wind damages tree
Detours in place at Melbourne Gardens.
Cranbourne Friends Expo
July is the time for meeting and making new Friends.
Science Seminar Series: Tanja Schuster: Skimming the Genome
Tanja Schuster: Skimming the Genome – Using High Throughput Sequencing Data to Investigate Australian Biodiversity.
Unravelling the secrets of the orchid
The secret to conserving the endangered Metallic Sun Orchid isn’t in the plants you can see, but the fungi you can’t.
Christmas in July lunch at Boon Wurrung Cafe
Celebrate the mid-year Yuletide with a two course winter-warming feast at the Boon Wurrung Cafe.
$27 million to revitalise Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Winter Plant Sale
Select from a whole range of species, many of which you will find in the Australian Garden.
Balee Koolin Bubup Bush Playgroup
Cranbourne Gardens welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children to join the unique playgroup.
Card Making with Plant Materials
Crafty kids, let your creativity run wild while making cards decorated with natural materials.
Origami Workshops
In this workshop, learn the basics of origami in a fun and accessible way for kids.
Open House Melbourne
Wangka Kutjara, Tjukurpa Kutju Exhibition
Linda Puna’s paintings combine Tjukurpa (foundation of Anangu life and society) with day-to-day observations.
Storm
Storm presents the work of three artists who have embraced the storm, allowing the wind, rain and snow to influence their actions and...
NAIDOC 2018 Family and Friends Celebration at Cranbourne Gardens – Because of her, we can!
NAIDOC 2018 Family Celebration at Melbourne Gardens – Because of her, we can!
Wildlife Corridors Workshop
Impacts of habitat destruction, and the need for reinstating wildlife corridors.
Science Seminar Series
Entwisleia bella: Hobart’s Wollemi Pine Speaker: Tim Entwisle
Restoring the home of a historic icon
New funding will allow us to reopen the roof of the Great Melbourne Telescope.
Guilfoyle’s Volcano Tours
Starry Southern Skies
See the amazing Australian night sky brought into focus using our powerful heritage telescopes and discover the history of Melbourne...
Statewide plant conservation in full swing
The first Care for the Rare planting took place on Sunday 19 May.
Crawl Me Blood - Sold out
Under the southern sky on the land of the Koolin nation, we invite you to listen to a story about three generations of Caribbean women.
Become a Volunteer Garden Ambassador at Cranbourne Gardens
We are now recruiting friendly plant enthusiasts to join our Garden Ambassador Team at Cranbourne Gardens.
Optimism for the survival of the endangered Euroa Wax Flower
Propagating endangered plants with the help of the Victorian Conservation Seedbank.
Spotting the Death Cap
Mycologists search for Death Cap mushrooms.
Rare specimens illustrate Australia’s botanic explorations
Fancy a peek? We’ve got great news!
How to Spend 72 Unforgettable Hours in Melbourne
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria made the list!
High Tea at Boon Wurrung Cafe
Enjoy a mix of our special homemade sweet and savoury items served with tea and coffee while overlooking the stunning Australian Garden.
Botanic Gardens Day 2018-Ecologist in Action
Join our Ecologist, Dr. Terry Coates to learn how he helps protect the endangered Southern Brown Bandicoot.
National Eucalypt Day Tour
Join us on a guided walk and discover the Garden’s eucalypt collection this National Eucalypt Day.
Snapshots of Australia walking tour
This tour provides you with a snapshot of the very best of the Australian Garden.
The Future of Cranbourne Gardens
Join John Arnott for a walk and talk around the Australian Garden to discuss the Cranbourne Gardens Master Plan and what it means for the...
Solar Tours
View the sun with our expert astronomical guide and learn all about the solar system and the Melbourne Observatory.
Extraordinary Trees
Explore and discover significant trees in the Gardens, meet some of our oldest, unusual and tallest trees.
FREEZE!
Nick Steur balances rocks; no tricks involved. Share some of his focus, experiencing being occupied with one thing only.
Accessibility
Melbourne Disabled access Melbourne Gardens provides wheelchairs at the Visitor Centre and The Terrace cafe. Wheelchairs are available...
Little Seeds: Early Years Nature Play and Gardening Program
Calling all Little Seeds! Come and get your hands dirty and let your imagination run free as you tend to your very own garden patch and...
#StateoftheArk Herbarium Discovery Campaign
Have you ever wondered what lies within this building as you jog past on the Tan?
Top 5 things for kids to do
With the school holidays in full swing, check out the top 5 things for kids to do at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.
The Boy Who Loved Tiny Things
Part performance, part museum, The Boy Who Loved Tiny Things invites families to slow down and spend time together exploring the Gardens...
The Boy Who Loved Tiny Things
Part performance, part museum, The Boy Who Loved Tiny Things invites families to slow down and spend time together exploring the Gardens...
Secret Life of Birds
Learn about the amazing range of birds in Melbourne Gardens.
Gardens Shop
Our products are available in store, where staff will be at hand to help you select the perfect gift. Christmas is on the horizon! If...
High Tea at The Terrace
Treat yourself to traditional high tea with views of the stunning gardens, lawns and lake!
Punting on the Lake
Take a boat cruise around Ornamental Lake. View the landscapes as never before and get up close to the amazing birdlife and aquatic plants.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Journey into the lands of the Koolin nation with an Indigenous guide. Experience a traditional smoking ceremony and learn about uses of...
ClimateWatch walk
Learn how climate change is affecting our plants and wildlife. Join this guided walk in Melbourne Gardens.
Harp in the Gardens: Water Music
Relax to music composed by harpist, Michael Johnson.
The Explorer - Cranbourne
Discover the iconic Australian landscape on this 25-minute open-air bus tour led by one of our expert guides
Science
Children’s Garden
There’s lots of fun places to explore including the Ruin Garden, the Meeting Place (which has a water feature that sprays up out of the...
Kick back in a cool place for a hot future at Punctum’s Public Cooling House.
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Step out of time and connect to your body as never before at Bushland.
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The Art of Botanical Illustration
The Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne presents their fourteenth biennial The Art of Botanical Illustration exhibition.
Punctum’s Public Cooling House
Slip off your socks and step inside. Get in up to your knees and splish-splash, kicking back in a cool place for a hot future.
The Woodlands Picnic Area is closed for works 9-11 October
Gardens eNews Competition Terms and Conditions
Win an indoor plant collection Terms and Conditions 1. The promoter is Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. 2. The competition is open to...
Lexicon by NoFit State Circus - a world of magic and laughter inhabited by quiet misfits and furious poetry.
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Bushland
A love poem to nature and the body, Bushland is both visceral and meditative. Step out of time and connect to your body as never before.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria eNews
Win an indoor plant collection Sign up to receive the Gardens eNews before the end of October and you'll enter the draw to win one of two...
Teacher Professional Development
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria provides an extensive range of professional development opportunities for teachers at all levels.
Science publications 2018
Refereed journal articles Egidi, E., May, T.W. & Franks, A.E. (2018). Seeking the needle in the haystack: undetectability of mycorrhizal...
Manna Discovery Walk
Go on this school holiday adventure and discover a slice of Cranbourne Gardens’ bushland.
Bushland Bike Tour
Get on your bike and join a guide to explore the beauty of Cranbourne Gardens.
Woodlands Bush Wander
Join us for a walk around the woodlands and discover the incredible habitats of Australian animals.
Garden Highlights Tour
Ring in spring and see Melbourne Gardens in full bloom on this private tour.
Garden Painting Workshop
Bring the outside in and capture the magic of your garden in this hands-on workshop.
Curious Plants and Passionate People
Discover some of our botanical curiosities.
Lexicon
Daring, seductive and utterly contemporary, Lexicon is a celebration of the past, present and future of circus.
Plants for your place: Father’s Day special
Pick up expert tips to help you find the best Aussie plants for your place.
Science Seminar Series: Susanna Bryceson - When Australia met Asia
Susanna Bryceson: When Australia met Asia: did invading C4 grasses spark an orgy of extinction in Australian ecosystems?
Fire Gardens - Allocated ticketing exhausted
Fire Gardens will light Melbourne up like never before. The Gardens will be transformed into a dreamspace of mystery and revelation.
Aaron McArdle
Science Seminar Series:Michael Whitehead - Linking pollinator behaviour and floral evolution
Michael Whitehead - Linking pollinator behaviour and floral evolution
Corporate Sponsors
The corporate sponsorship program offers four different packages that provide unique opportunities and benefits for employees, executive...
Strategic Partners
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria welcomes its first strategic partner with UnionPay as an ‘official partner’. Royal Botanic Gardens...
Corporate Support
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Climate Change Alliance Inaugural Summit
From 4-6 December 2018, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens will host an inaugural climate change summit. Ten botanical...
Conferences, Papers and Publications
Conferences/Seminars 6th International Conference on Landscape and Urban Horticulture, Athens 2016 Botanic Gardens Australia and New...
Conserving rare species suitable for future climates in the living collections
Botanic gardens play a critical role in the conservation of rare and threatened species, through research and ex situ protection in seed...
Assessment of the Climate Change Risk to the Living Plant Collections
In August 2017, The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria commissioned The University of Melbourne’s Dr. Dave Kendal and Alison Farrar, to carry...
Landscape Succession Strategy
On 28 April 2016, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria publically released its Landscape Succession Strategy (LSS) that will guide the management...
Muelleria - Vol. 37 (2018-2019)
Contributed papers A conspectus of Teucrium (Lamiaceae) in Queensland A. R. Bean pp. 3-18 A new combination for an Australian fern:...
Story-Catching: Mini Book Making with Trace Balla
Celebrate Children’s Book Week at Melbourne Gardens with award-winning author and illustrator Trace Balla (Rivertime, Rockhopping)...
Major Projects
Cranbourne Gardens Recycled Irrigation Water Project The Project will deliver a water treatment plant and pipeline to accept recycled water...
Major Projects
The Great Melbourne Telescope Project The Project will improve the Great Melbourne Telescope House by removing rising damp, improving roof...
New Shoots - A Garden of Poems
Ten Victorian poets invite us to walk, pause, read and reflect. Follow a self-guided tour of the Garden of Poems inspired by plants and...