Botanical Garden and Arboretum
Botanická zahrada a arboretum
Fee required
Explore the extensive plant collections, exhibitions, and educational events at the Botanical Garden and Arboretum, a key facility of Mendel University in Brno.

🌿 Discover diverse plant collections and exhibitions at the Botanical Garden and Arboretum, a teaching and special-purpose facility of Mendel University in Brno.
🌳 Established in 1938 and expanded to 11 hectares, the area is divided into five thematic sections, including tropical greenhouses and unique high-mountain plant species.

Why Go

🌸 Discover a wide variety of plant species, including over 4000 orchids
🖼️ Enjoy various exhibitions throughout the year, like 'Barvy podzimu'
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly environment with educational opportunities
🚶‍♀️ Peaceful walks in a natural setting, with unique rock gardens and miniature landscapes

Why Avoid

🚫 Entry with animals is prohibited
🚴‍♀️ Cycling, rollerblading, and skateboarding are not allowed
🔥 Open fires, smoking, alcohol, drugs, and camping are strictly forbidden
⚠️ Paths are not maintained in winter; entry is at your own risk

Hours

🗓️ Monday to Friday: 7:00 to 15:00
🚫 Weekends and Public Holidays: CLOSED
⏰ Event-specific hours vary; check the event calendar for details

Cost

💰 Adults: 150 Kč
👨‍🎓 Pupils, Students (6-26), Seniors (over 60): 70 Kč
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Admission (2 adults, max 5 children): 300 Kč
👶 Children under 6, pedagogical supervision, TP/ZTP/ZTP/P holders: Free
🎓 Mendel University employees/students with ID: Free
🗣️ Guided tours (90 min): Czech 1500 Kč, English 2500 Kč

Accessibility

♿ Barrier-free access to the main building and restrooms is available by prior arrangement (phone/email)
⚠️ The path to the garden is not entirely barrier-free for strollers/wheelchairs, but the garden itself is accessible
🔔 Access by ringing the bell at the upper entrance (Generála Píky street)

Toilets

🚻 Barrier-free restrooms are available in the main building by prior arrangement.

Rules

🚫 Do not damage objects, collections, greenery, or other property
🚫 Do not pick plants, break branches, or collect seeds
🚫 Do not disturb, catch, injure, or kill animals
🚫 Do not consume plant parts due to potential toxicity
🚫 Stay on designated paths; entry into flowerbeds, collections, water, and meadow areas is prohibited

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