WHAT'S ON

Become a Friend of the Botanic Garden!

On May 11, the Friends of the Botanic Garden, shortly called BOGa Friends were founded. As a friend you can find out more about the Botanic Garden and contribute directly to make this place even more beautiful and exciting.

Join in! We are looking forward to meeting you!

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CHILI-EXHIBITION 2023

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OPEN DAY 2023

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For more information simply click on the picture



GUIDED TOURS 2023

[in German]

2023 Führungsprogramm2
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Would you like to register for one of these tours?

Then please send an email to BoGa-Führungen 

You can also download our schedule of guided tours as a pdf:
Führungsprogramm 2023 (PDF).

GUIDED TOURS THROUGH THE CHINESE GARDEN

2023 Führungen Durch Den Chinesischen Garten
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NEW EXHIBITION

A new and unique exhibition entitlted "Botanical Jewellery from the Amazon" is now on show in the Foyer of the Botanic Garden.

Botanische Juwelen Aus Dem Amazonas
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EXHIBITION: NEW SAVAGES [NEUE WILDE]

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EXHIBITION "NEUE WILDE" - Click here for more information

POSTAL ADDRESS

Ruhr-University Bochum
Botanic Garden
Universitätsstraße 150
D-44801 Bochum
GERMANY

ADDRESS FOR SATNAVS

"Universitätsstraße 160" or
GPS-COORDINATES 51.444761, 7.269031

CONTACT

phone: +49 (0)234 32 22005
E-Mail

OPENING TIMES

Summer
April 01 - October 31
Outdoor: Mon-Sun 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Glasshouses: Mon-Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Winter
November 01 - March 31
Outdoor: Mon-Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Glasshouses: Mon-Sun 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Closed on December 24 and 31 as well as during storms and icy conditions

  • Admission free
  • No bicycles, e-scooters and drones
  • Dogs are allowed outdoors but only on the lead