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Join historian and horticulturalist Paul Nicholson, as we step back in time and uncover one of Sydney’s most extraordinary stories, the rise and fall of The Garden Palace.
Orchids are the world’s second-largest family of flowering plants, and they have fascinated, entranced, and excited people for generations with their beauty and desirability of flowers.
Join Paul Nicholson, horticulturalist and historian, on a guided romp through the garden to learn how plants have been successfully embracing diversity for millions of years
Celebrate International Women's Day with a guided walk exploring the hands, hearts and minds behind Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden.
Discover why these remarkable trees are such a defining feature of our landscape.
Discover the beauty of Sydney's wildlife with a magical morning of animal watching in the heart of the Garden.

We are excited to launch a new science talk series at the Gardens, led by renowned botanist and science communicator Tim Entwisle. This series explores the fascinating science behind plants, landscapes, and the natural world, bringing together research, global environmental challenges, and the everyday wonders of nature.
This Mother’s Day, join our expert volunteer guides for a special guided walk through this open-air gallery.
Fungi provide us with food, medicine, and essential nutrient recycling, but they can also cause diseases in plants, animals, and humans.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be selected as a featured artist in our premier exhibition, highlighting excellence in sculpture, ceramics, hand-blown glass, jewellery and textiles
The much-loved Botanica Exhibition will return to the Garden Gallery in May 2027 with a vibrant and thought-provoking new theme: Parties and Poison.