Cantonal Botanical Museum and Gardens, Scientific garden and museum on Montriond hill, Lausanne, Switzerland
The Cantonal Botanical Museum and Gardens is a scientific facility on Montriond hill in Lausanne with multiple garden sections and greenhouses. The collection includes thousands of different plant species arranged in specialized areas such as alpine gardens and tropical houses.
The garden originated in the mid-19th century following a major plant donation and relocated several times around the city. Its current position on Avenue de Cour was established in the post-war period.
The name reflects its role as a scientific institution serving the Vaud region's botanical interests. Visitors can observe how plants from different climates are organized and understand the importance of such gardens for preserving botanical knowledge.
The facility is accessible to visitors daily with varying opening hours depending on the season. It is recommended to explore the gardens for several hours, as there are many different areas to walk through.
The rock cliff in the garden was assembled from Jura limestone blocks above Bière, layered to reproduce a geological sediment structure. Workers were forbidden to leave tool marks or broken fragments, so the finished rock would look like part of the original hillside.
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