Dublin Festival of History: Plant Collectors: Exploration and Empire
Join a guided historical walking tour at the National Botanic Gardens exploring plant collectors and colonial legacies.
This event ended on 27 September 2026
The original details remain here for reference. Choose a current family day out near Glasnevin, Co. Dublin below.
Event
What to expect
Join OPW guide Seoirse Swanton for a tour of the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin examining the life and work of the various plant collectors and botanists who contributed to our collections, placing their development in context. Uncover the unsung histories hidden in the Gardens, from personal, human stories to the global implications of scientific discovery and colonial legacies.
More information
- Time to allow
- 1-2 hours
- Listed by
- Heritage Ireland (OPW)
Family practicalities
- Pram-friendly
- Baby changing
- Step-free access
- Café on site
- Toilets
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