Higher education
Discover Meise Botanic Garden with Your Students
Meise Botanic Garden offers students and lecturers in higher education a unique combination of nature, science and education. Explore exceptional plant collections, world-class scientific research, state-of-the-art research facilities and extensive educational expertise in one of Europe’s largest botanic gardens. Meise Botanic Garden works closely with universities and colleges. Students can complete part of their studies in an inspiring environment where science, biodiversity and hands-on learning come together.
When visiting the Botanic Garden, lecturers can choose from a range of educational activities tailored to different fields of study and academic levels. Alternatively, groups may opt for a self-guided visit, allowing students to explore the collections, greenhouses and extensive grounds at their own pace. Looking for a guided experience? Our visitor programme also offers guided tours led by experienced guides.
We recommend allowing at least half a day for your visit. To make the most of the experience, a full-day visit is ideal, giving students ample time to explore the Garden at a relaxed pace. Groups are welcome to use the picnic areas at the Pachthof and the Orangery. While no dedicated catering service is available for educational groups, students may enjoy a drink or meal at the Pachthof Restaurant, subject to availability.
Browse our activities and rates, make your selection and submit your booking request through the application form. To ensure smooth planning, reservations should be made at least four weeks in advance. Advance booking is also required for self-guided visits.
Educational offer
Student Tour: Behind the Scenes of Scientific Research
Designed for students in Biology, Agrobiotechnology, Biotechnology and related fields, this guided tour offers a unique opportunity to discover the collections and research infrastructure of Meise Botanic Garden.
During the visit, one of our researchers will provide insight into the scientific work carried out at the Botanic Garden through practical examples. Students will learn how living and preserved plant and fungal collections, the electron microscope, the library and other research facilities contribute to advancing knowledge in biodiversity and plant sciences.
The content of the tour can be tailored on request to match the curriculum or specific interests of the study programme.
- Maximum 20 students per group
- Available throughout the year
- Duration: 2 hours
- Maximum 3 tours at the same time
Self-guided visit
Visitor programme – guided tour
During a self-guided visit, you and your students can explore the Botanic Garden at your own pace. If you would prefer a guided experience, choose one of our guided tours.
Prices
For visits organised as part of a course, admission is free for students. Students visiting the Botanic Garden individually benefit from a reduced student rate upon presentation of a valid student ID card.
Admission ticket for students visiting as part of a course group: free
Educational programme – guided tour for students: free
Guided tour: €90 per group (maximum 20 students)
Book your visit
Do you have questions about our higher education programmes or would you like to check the availability of our scientists on a specific date? Please contact our education team before submitting a booking request. Send an e-mail to educatie@plantentuinmeise.be
Made your choice? Submit your booking request as soon as possible, at least 4 weeks before your visit. Especially in spring and autumn, it is important to book early!
For requests for a free self-guided group visit or a guided tour for students, you will receive a booking confirmation within one week of submitting your request.
If you have selected an activity from our tourism programme, we will send you a quotation within one week. Your booking will be confirmed once the Botanic Garden has received your signed order confirmation.
Please read our “general terms and conditions for group visits” carefully. They contain important information for your visit.