📜 An 11-hectare botanical garden and arboretum at Mendel University in Brno, founded in 1938. It serves as an educational and public facility, divided into five thematic parts. Designed by Professor Ivar Otruba, it is considered one of the most significant works of Czech landscape architecture of the 20th century. # Why Go 🌿 Explore diverse plant collections across five thematic sections. 📚 Ideal for educational visits and nature enthusiasts. 🚶‍♀️ Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the expansive 11-hectare grounds. 🎓 Admission is free for Mendel University students and staff with a university card. ☀️ Discover 11 hectares of diverse plants, including 4,000 orchid taxa, 300 tillandsias, 2,000 perennials, 350 large-flowered iris cultivars, 500 rock garden plants, and 4,000 woody plants. 🏄‍♀️ Wander through five main thematic parts, including tropical greenhouses, southern slopes with Mediterranean and North American plants, and a central area with willows and a water cascade. 🎾 Discover unique features like a rock garden with travertine domes, a miniature garden, and a specialized garden for the blind with tactile and aromatic plants. # Why Avoid 🚫 No pets allowed in the arboretum. 🚭 Smoking, alcohol consumption, and open fires are strictly prohibited. ⚠️ The path to the garden entrance is not fully barrier-free, though the garden itself is accessible. # Cost 💰 Adults: 150 CZK 👨‍🎓 Pupils and students (6-26 years), seniors (over 60 years): 70 CZK 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family ticket (2 adults, max 5 children): 300 CZK 👶 Children up to 6 years, pedagogical supervision, ZTP/P holders: Free 🎟️ Annual passes available: 2500 CZK (individual), 5000 CZK (family). # Hours ⏰ Open Monday-Friday from 7:00 to 15:00. 🗓️ Closed on weekends and public holidays. ⚠️ Temporary closures may occur; check the website for current notices. # Events 🍂 Don't miss the 'Barvy podzimu' (Colors of Autumn) exhibition. 🗓️ Scheduled from October 17-19, 2025, 9:00-18:00 in the greenhouses. 🚶‍♀️ Includes a tour of the arboretum, greenhouse visit, succulent sales, and refreshments. 🗣️ Guided tours at 10:00 and 14:00 during the event. 🎶 Attend other exhibitions held several times a year, such as the annual iris exhibition in late May. # Getting There 📍 Main entrance at Třída Gen. Píky 1. 🚋 Take tram #9 from the main train station to Bieblova stop; access via underpass. 🚗 Located in the Ponava district of Brno, above the Za Lužánkami football stadium, near Drobného street and Generála Píky avenue. # Parking 🅿️ Parking available near Building Z (Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies). # Accessibility ♿ Wheelchair access to the building and toilets is possible by prior arrangement. ⚠️ Note that the path leading to the garden is not entirely barrier-free. # Important Info ☠️ If a plant is ingested, contact the Toxicological Information Centre in Prague (+420 224 919 293) with the plant's professional name or a sample. # Facilities 🍽️ Refreshments are available during exhibitions. # Managed By 🎓 Operated by Mendel University in Brno. 🇨🇿 Member of the Union of Botanical Gardens of the Czech Republic.