Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Explore a free inner-city garden oasis
- Where
- Melbourne
- Price
- Free
About
A free, family-friendly garden destination in the heart of Melbourne, with expansive lawns, lakes, living plant collections and the Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden. Visitors can enjoy self-guided exploration, nature activities, guided walks and seasonal family experiences.
Opening hours
MondayToday
7:30am – 5:30pm(Current winter hours. From 1 October to 31 March, the Gardens normally close at 7:30pm. Check the official site before travel.)
Tuesday
7:30am – 5:30pm(Current winter hours. From 1 October to 31 March, the Gardens normally close at 7:30pm. Check the official site before travel.)
Wednesday
7:30am – 5:30pm(Current winter hours. From 1 October to 31 March, the Gardens normally close at 7:30pm. Check the official site before travel.)
Thursday
7:30am – 5:30pm(Current winter hours. From 1 October to 31 March, the Gardens normally close at 7:30pm. Check the official site before travel.)
Friday
7:30am – 5:30pm(Current winter hours. From 1 October to 31 March, the Gardens normally close at 7:30pm. Check the official site before travel.)
Saturday
7:30am – 5:30pm(Current winter hours. From 1 October to 31 March, the Gardens normally close at 7:30pm. Check the official site before travel.)
Sunday
7:30am – 5:30pm(Current winter hours. From 1 October to 31 March, the Gardens normally close at 7:30pm. Check the official site before travel.)
Admissions
Free entry — no ticket required.
Where you'll be
Second World War Memorial Forecourt, Shrine of Remembrance
Birdwood Avenue
2.3 km
Second World War Memorial Forecourt, Shrine of Remembrance
Birdwood Avenue
What you'll experience
- Disability Inclusive
- Food & Drinks
- Outdoor Space
- Parking Available
- Public Transport
Good to know
Hours
Gardens open daily from 7:30am. Closing time varies seasonally (often 5:30pm; can extend in summer). Temporary early 3pm closes apply Wed–Sun 11 Jun–2 Aug 2026 plus school-holiday days — confirm on rbg.vic.gov.au. Structured hours left empty due to seasonal/temporary variation.
Entry
General gardens admission is free. Some events and the Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden have separate schedules.
Opening hours
Open daily. Current winter hours are 7:30am–5:30pm; the official site lists extended 7:30am–7:30pm hours from October through March.
Organiser
Free