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IMPORTANT NOTICE: From 15 October, our winter opening hours will apply: Outdoor area 9.00 am – 3.30 pm // Glasshouses 9.00 am – 3.00 pm
From Limestone Cliffs to Alluvial Plains: Northern Mexico’s Extreme Plant Specialists - Thursday, November 5, 2026 // 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Admission: free - Join us on a botanical journey of discovery through the contrasting ecozones of Northern Mexico! Aron Kirchhoff, succulent gardener at the Botanical Garden, will share his experiences and show impressive original photographs taken directly from the plants’ natural habitats. The lecture will shed light on these extreme habitats—from barren gypsum and limestone mountains to mineral-rich alluvial soils. Discover extraordinary plant communities that have perfectly adapted to heat and drought, and learn about their biological characteristics firsthand.
Orchids - Variety & Care - Saturday, October 31, 2026 // 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Guided tour & consultation - Admission: 15€ (BoGa Friends & children 10€) - We cordially invite you to a botanical highlight: Head Gardener Lukasz Wisniewski will show you our Botanical Garden’s unique orchid collection. Let yourself be enchanted by the rarity and vibrant colors of these extraordinary plants in a tropical setting. In addition to fascinating insights into one of the country’s largest collections, you’ll gain practical expert knowledge. Learn firsthand what growing conditions and care are necessary to successfully grow your own orchids at home. Questions are expressly encouraged throughout the entire tour!
Karl Arnold Kortum – doctor, poet and botanist – from 1 October 2026, in the Foyer; free admission. This new exhibition focuses on the well-known Bochum doctor Carl Arnold Kortum (1745–1824). Most people associate Carl Arnold Kortum with his satirical ‘Jobsiade’. Yet there is far more to this famous Bochum citizen than his role as the creator of a literary classic. The exhibition at the Botanic Garden focuses on the lesser-known naturalist Carl Arnold Kortum and shows how closely his botanical studies were linked to his medical and scientific work.
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. As can be seen in the photo, the replanting is already well under way. The only thing missing is the forest biome, which is also home to the popular strelitzias.
Fauna meets flora 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.
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Last update: Oct 15, 2026
