Is the admission to the exhibition free?

Yes, the exhibition is freely accessible at the Botanical Garden Erlangen.

How long does the exhibition run?

The exhibition can be seen from June 12 to September 20, 2026.

Where does the exhibition take place?

In the open land and in the area of the greenhouses of the Botanical Garden of FAU in Erlangen.

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, guided tours of the exhibition and open land are offered. The exact dates are listed in the program of the Botanical Garden.

Is the Botanical Garden accessible?

Information will follow. The Botanical Garden refers to its own notes on accessibility.

How is the best way to get to the Botanical Garden?

The Botanical Garden is located at Loschgestraße 1 in Erlangen and is easily accessible through the city layout.

Wild Diversity in the Garden

Name: Wild Diversity in the Garden
Start: 2026-06-26T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Botanischer Garten

Wild Diversity in the Garden at the Botanical Garden Erlangen: An exhibition about the hidden life between leaves and beds

At the Botanical Garden of FAU, the exhibition Wild Diversity in the Garden opens the eyes to those forms of life that are often overlooked in well-maintained areas. Among mushrooms, mosses, insects, birds, and other vertebrates, a unique art experience emerges: not a classic art hall, but a vibrant exhibition atmosphere where nature itself becomes the curator.

Gardens as Ecological Stages

The exhibition shows how rich a garden can be beyond the planted diversity. Through thematic panels, habitat portraits, and vivid examples, ecological relationships become visible that otherwise remain hidden. Visitors experience artwork in an expanded sense: not the single object is at the center, but the interplay of plants, animals, microorganisms, and structures like deadwood, leaf litter, or open sandy areas.

Between Science, Education, and Aesthetic Experience

The exhibition combines cultural education with natural science precision. It explains species groups, ecological networks, and support options for one’s own garden or balcony. This creates an aesthetic experience that conveys knowledge not in a dry manner, but sensually anchored: through colors, shapes, materiality, and the immediate space of the open land.

A Garden as a Space for Learning

The Botanical Garden Erlangen is a place for academic teaching and public communication. With its greenhouses, open land, and thematic collections, it offers ideal conditions for an exhibition that makes biodiversity experienceable, not abstract. Especially the connection of exhibition, garden space, and environmental education makes the tour so impressive.

Why a Visit is Worth It

Wild Diversity in the Garden invites you to sharpen your perspective and read nature at your doorstep anew. Those who visit this exhibition discover the garden as a complex ecological system and an inspiring place of knowledge. A visit is worthwhile for all who appreciate art in a broader sense, nature education, and living exhibition spaces.

Conclusion: This exhibition opens a clever, sensual access to biodiversity and shows how much life is contained even in familiar garden spaces. Anyone who wants to experience nature with open eyes should definitely visit Wild Diversity in the Garden live at the Botanical Garden Erlangen.