Jardin Botanique de Genève (Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de la Ville de Genève)
parkLarge public botanical garden and research institution in the Geneva area, home to over 11,000 plant species and extensive scientific collections (herbarium, seed bank, DNA bank). It offers exhibitions, educational programs, guided visits and conservation research.
Upcoming Events (6)
The botanists' early herbaria
Explore early herbarium collections and the notebooks of historic botanists at Jardin Botanique de Genève. This exhibition reveals how 18th–19th century observers like Boissier recorded plants, tracing the roots of botanical science in a lush garden setting.
Discover our jungle garden
Explore the brand-new Jungle Garden at Jardin Botanique de Genève with the whole family. This outdoor, story-filled outing invites kids to discover exotic plants, curious creatures, and adventures that spark imagination and nature-loving curiosity.
Art in the Garden
Join a curated stroll through Jardin Botanique de Genève as art meets nature, featuring outdoor installations and contemporary works woven into the garden's paths, inviting discovery and reflection.
Secrets of the Fungal World at Geneva Botanic Garden
Explore the hidden world of fungi at Jardin Botanique de Genève in a captivating exhibition that reveals their ecological roles, fascinating biology, and the garden’s overlooked fungal residents.
History and discovery of an exceptional greenhouse
Discover a 19th-century greenhouse in Pregny, designed as an exhibition pavilion by Baroness J. C. de Rothschild, and explore its architectural charm and botanical rarities at Jardin Botanique de Genève.
Seeds of the Past: Seed Banks & Climate Change
A thought-provoking talk at Jardin Botanique de Genève exploring the challenges seed banks face amid climate change, from preservation methods to biodiversity and implications for global food security.