1 / 12
2 / 12
3 / 12
4 / 12
5 / 12
6 / 12
7 / 12
8 / 12
9 / 12
10 / 12
11 / 12
12 / 12
Due to preparations for our summer festival, the Botanic Garden will be closed on Saturday 20 June 2026.
OPEN TODAY: 09:00 - 18:00 (glasshouses close at 17:00)
Two reasons to celebrate: Summer Festival & 55th birthday - On Sunday 21 June 2026, there will be a double celebration at the Botanical Garden: from 11am to 5pm, the garden invites you to its annual Summer Festival – and is also marking its 55th birthday. Further details of the programme will follow in the coming weeks. Save the date – we look forward to seeing you there!
Our South Africa House is currently undergoing a major refurbishment to showcase the country’s fascinating plant diversity in an even more impressive way. The exhibition focuses on South Africa’s main biomes. At its heart lies the Succulent Karoo, featuring a small quiver tree forest that is already taking shape. Surrounding it, the unique flora of the fynbos, the South African savannah and the coastal forests comes to life. Due to the ongoing work, the South Africa House remains closed to visitors for the time being. Unfortunately, the reopening in time for our summer festival on 21 June 2026 will not be possible. Nevertheless, we hope to be able to offer you an exclusive preview of the future South Africa House on that day.
Botany in beer: more than hops and malt 20.09.25 - 31.07.2026 in the Foyer, viewing is free. Beer has been delighting humanity for over 10,000 years—and its history is as multifaceted as its ingredients. In addition to barley, water, hops, and yeast, there are many other ingredients that alter the taste, extend the shelf life, or enhance the intoxicating effect. The exhibition “Botany in Beer – More Than Hops and Malt” invites you to get to know beer from its botanical side. Learn how starch, herbs, and modern breeding techniques shape the craft of brewing, and discover exotic beer varieties you've probably never heard of before. Let yourself be surprised and immerse yourself in a fascinating world – and maybe you'll discover your new favorite beer! The exhibition “Botany in Beer: More than Hops and Malt” is on loan from the Botanical Garden of Eberhard Karls University in Tübingen.
Fauna meets flora - 15.03.25 - 31.10.2026, viewing is free. From lithe snakes to curious owls and cheeky ravens to playing wolf pups - with her lifelike bronze sculptures, Münster artist Waltraud Hustermeier brings the animal kingdom to life amidst the plant world of the Botanic Garden. The sculptures are spread across the entire outdoor area. So embark on a journey of discovery!
Green, Rocks, Earth - Our Changing World - viewing is free - An illustrated exhibition on the evolutionary history of plants - from the beginning of life in the oceans, the conquest of the land, the breathtaking new diversity of plants to us humans and the dramatic effects of climate change today. The exhibition was created as part of a priority programme funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG): MAdLand – Molecular Adaptation to Land. The exhibition is on display on the wall opposite the Chinese Garden.
What has the Botanic Garden achieved over the past year? Our first annual report invites you to rediscover the most important developments and projects. It provides insights into the further development of the botanic garden, into research and teaching, and into our educational and public relations work, with which we aim to inspire the public's enthusiasm for plants, biodiversity and nature. The report also shows how many people are involved in shaping the Botanic Garden – from full-time staff to dedicated volunteers. Together, they make the garden a vibrant place of learning, encounter and inspiration. Atmospheric photographs guide you through the seasons in the Botanic Garden. You can download the annual report as a PDF here [in German].
In his new article Exposed amphibians and reptiles in the Botanic Garden of the Ruhr University Bochum, ecologist Thomas Kordges describes his many years of observations of the amphibian and reptile fauna in the Botanical Garden of the Ruhr University Bochum.
Copyright © Botanischer Garten 2026
Last update: Jun 16, 2026
