Utrecht University Botanic Gardens are the largest academic botanic garden in the Netherlands with a size of about 100,000 m2. A visit to this green museum will give you a fresh perspective on the world. Amongst more than 10,000 plant species from all over the world, you will discover something new every day!
Tropical & Butterfly greenhouses closed for renovation
Utrecht University Botanic Gardens are building new greenhouses! Our Tropical and Butterfly greenhouses and will be completely replaced. The greenhouses are therefore closed to visitors for an extended period. Read more.
Highlights
A year free admission for 35 euro
As a Friend, you contribute to important projects on nature education and biodiversity in our Gardens. Become a Friend today, support the Gardens and get an Evolution Garden tote bag as a gift!
Plant Enthusiasts' Market
On Saturday 5 September 2026, you are welcome to the best plant market in the Central Netherlands! In and around the Botanic Gardens, you will find a huge assortment of plants.
Collections
Parts of our collection are registered at the Stichting National Plant Collections. Examples of such plant (families) in the Utrecht Botanic Gardens are Cyclamen, Arisaema en Trillium (on the picture).
