Hortus botanicus Leiden, Botanical garden and museum in Leiden, Netherlands.
The Hortus botanicus Leiden maintains over 10,000 plant species within its gardens, greenhouses, and specialized research areas across the grounds.
Established in 1590 by Leiden University, the garden initially served as a medicinal study facility for students learning about therapeutic plants.
The Victoria Glasshouse and Japanese Gardens display international plant collections that demonstrate global botanical connections through centuries of scientific exchange.
The garden opens daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with extended hours from March through September, and admission costs 9 euros per person.
The garden houses the Southeast Asian orchid research collection, containing more than 4,000 species maintained for scientific studies.
Location: Leiden
Inception: 1590
Official opening: 1587
Accessibility: Accès limité en fauteuil roulant
Fee: Yes
Charge: 9 EUR
Operator: Universiteit Leiden
Address: Rapenburg 73 2311GJ 2311GJ
Opening Hours: septembre 21-mars 20 10:00-17:00; mars 21-septembre 20 09:00-18:00; octobre 03 off; décembre 25-janvier 01 off
Phone: +31715275144
Website: http://hortus.leidenuniv.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.15688,4.48408
Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:09
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