Dedicated to the evolution of European garden design, the museum offers an immersive journey through 2,500 years of horticultural history. Its 41 rooms showcase rare garden plans, sculptures, porcelain, wood carvings, and botanical illustrations, highlighting themes such as flower fashions, medicinal gardens, and the import of exotic plants. The museum also explores Düsseldorf’s identity as a “garden city,” presenting both historical and contemporary landscaping trends. Multimedia installations, including models, films, and listening stations, enrich the visitor experience. Set within the formal gardens of Benrath Palace, the museum blends architectural elegance with botanical scholarship, making it a vital destination for garden enthusiasts, historians, and design lovers.
Düsseldorf GermanyThe Museum for European Garden Art is located in the eastern wing of Benrath Palace at Benrather Schlossallee 100-106 in Düsseldorf. This unique museum is dedicated to the 2,500-year history and cultural significance of European garden art, showcasing paintings, sculptures, porcelain, garden plans, woodcarving, and rare plants over an exhibition space of about 2,000 square meters. Visitors experience a journey through centuries of garden design reflected in historic and contemporary art forms. The museum sits amid the sprawling gardens of Benrath Palace, enhancing its connection to garden artistry. Nearby, guests can explore the extensive Benrath Palace grounds, including its baroque gardens and orangery. The location offers convenient access by public transportation, with tram lines U74 and 701 stopping at Schloss Benrath, making it easily reachable from central Düsseldorf and surrounding areas. The museum and palace form a cultural and green oasis on the city's southern edge, combining history, art, and nature in an immersive setting.
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