Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Explore a free inner-city garden oasis
Melbourne
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
Monday
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.)
FridayToday
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
Good to know
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.
Organiser
Free
