The Court Gardners’ Museum in Glienicke Park

The Knowledge and Activities of the Prussian Court Gardners

Limited visit

The exhibition can currently only be visited to a limited extent as part of the general guided tour of the castle. We ask for your understanding.

Gardens have always been places of relaxation that are spiritually uplifting. They are not only seen as a symbol of paradise lost, but also reflect various societal relationships. In all epochs gardens have served as representations of their owners, whose names are often closely linked with them.

In contrast, the gardeners involved with their creation and care are often less well known. It was precisely their comprehensive knowledge in all areas of horticulture and garden design that made it possible to come just a bit closer to the dream of paradise – manifested through the idea of the garden, its artistic forms and aesthetic implementation.

The Court Gardeners’ Museum in Glienicke Park is dedicated to the profession of the court gardener and its spectrum of practical and theoretical activities. Documents and exhibits from the court gardeners’ belongings illustrate the facets of horticultural work ranging from botanical drawing and surveying to floriculture; describe training paths and career opportunities; and point out the position’s elevated social status.

The Gallery of Prussian Court Gardeners presents an overview of their biographies and works alongside portraits and illustrations. In the Garden Hall at Glienicke Palace, 18th and 19th century vedute provide vivid impressions of the landscape during the lifetimes of the court gardeners.

Permanent exhibition

Address

Glienicke Villa
Königstraße 36
14109 Berlin

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How to get there

Public Transportation

Stop "Schloss Glienicke (Berlin)"

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Parking

Public parking at the Königstraße.

Opening Hours

Long Weekend (30.10.2023) 10:00 - 17:30
Winter Season | November / December
Valid: 01.11.2023 - 31.12.2023
Monday  - Friday: closed
Saturday  / Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00
Christmas Eve (24.12.2023) closed
Christmas Day (25.12.2023) closed
Christmas Holiday (26.12.2023) 10:00 - 16:00
New Year's Eve (31.12.2023) closed
New Year's Day (01.01.2024) 11:00 - 16:00

Can be viewed with a guided tour.
For organisational reasons, there may be waiting times. We ask for your understanding.

On public holidays, weekend opening hours apply unless otherwise stated.

Overview of opening hours and holidays »

Admission Prices

Single Ticket

Price : 6.00 reduced : 5.00

Glienicke Family Ticket

Valid for one day for up to 2 adults and up to 4 children (aged 18 or younger).

Price : 15.00

Free admission
for annual ticket holders

Further information (in German)

Price : 0.00

Accessibility

  • not wheelchair accessible

Contact

SPSG | Visitor Information
Visitor Centre Historic Windmill in Sanssouci Park
An der Orangerie 1
14469 Potsdam
Closed Mondays

Visitor Centre New Palace in Sanssouci Park
Am Neuen Palais 3
14469 Potsdam
Closed Tuedays
info@spsg.de
Phone: +49 (0) 331.96 94-200

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