When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from June 12, 2026, to September 20, 2026. The date provided here is September 12, 2026, at 08:00.

What does a visit cost?

Entry to the open area of the Botanical Garden is free. Therefore, a price of 0 Euros is indicated for this exhibition.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Botanical Garden of Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Loschgestr. 1, 91054 Erlangen.

Is the exhibition wheelchair accessible?

The Botanical Garden is not wheelchair accessible in some areas. The restrooms in the entrance area of the greenhouses are disabled-friendly.

Are there guided tours or educational offerings?

Yes, the Botanical Garden offers guided tours and educational offerings. It sees itself as an extracurricular learning place for nature and ecological contexts.

Is photography allowed?

No specific information is provided regarding this. Please check the visitor regulations of the Botanical Garden before your visit.

Wild Diversity in the Garden Shows the Hidden Beauty of Living Garden Ecology

Name: Wild Diversity in the Garden at the Botanical Garden Erlangen
Start: 2026-09-12T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T17:30:00+02:00
Location: Botanischer Garten

Wild Diversity in the Garden: An Art Experience Between Research, Nature, and Quiet Discovery

The exhibition Wild Diversity in the Garden at the Botanical Garden Erlangen opens up a view of a often overlooked world: life among perennials, paths, water bodies, and greenhouses. Fungi, mosses, insects, microorganisms, and vertebrates appear here not as supporting characters, but as shaping actors of a vibrant ecosystem.

A Garden as a Space for Knowledge

The presentation unfolds its effect in the open air and in the entrance area of the greenhouses. There, visitors encounter an exhibition that does not explain biological diversity abstractly but makes it vividly tangible. 15 large thematic panels connect ecological contexts with precise knowledge transfer and create an exhibition atmosphere where observation and wonder come together.

Fungi, Mosses, and the Hidden Networks of Life

Particularly striking is the focus on groups of organisms that are easily overlooked in everyday life. Fungi as key organisms, mosses as quiet structural providers, and lichens as sensitive environmental indicators tell stories of symbiosis, decomposition, and adaptation. The contemplation of the works in a metaphorical sense becomes natural contemplation here: each panel opens a small study on forms, functions, and ecological relationships.

Between BioBlitz and Cultural Education

The exhibition connects to the BioBlitz of the Botanical Gardens 2025, during which thousands of species were documented in a short time. From this scientific observation, a transfer format with high educational value emerges. Visitors gain not only insights into biodiversity but also practical suggestions for their own garden or balcony. Thus, the exhibition combines museum education, nature experience, and sustainable action into a cohesive whole.

Botanical Garden Erlangen as a Place of Learning

The Botanical Garden of FAU sees itself as a research, teaching, and educational place with an open atmosphere. Its location in the center of Erlangen, the freely accessible areas, and the proximity to the greenhouses make the visit uncomplicated. Entrance to the open area is free, and therein lies an additional appeal: high-quality cultural education is made accessible here to a wide audience.

Why a Visit is Worth It

Wild Diversity in the Garden offers a new perspective on nature, garden art, and ecological connections. Those who visit this exhibition live experience not mere information, but a quiet, intelligent, and inspiring form of aesthetic experience. A visit is recommended for all who wish to think about science, nature, and culture in the same breath.