Jardí Botànic de Barcelona

What Jardí Botànic de Barcelona does

The Jardí Botànic de Barcelona is a public botanical garden located in Parc de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain, that opened in April 1999 and operates as a venue of the Consorci del Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona — a public consortium jointly controlled by the Ajuntament de Barcelona and the Generalitat de Catalunya, with additional support from the Spanish Ministry of Culture. The garden specializes in Mediterranean flora, presenting plants organized by geographic zones representing Mediterranean climate regions globally, and houses the Gabinet Salvador, a 17th-19th century cabinet of natural curiosities declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest by the Generalitat de Catalunya in December 2014 (the underlying Salvador Collection is custodied at the Institut Botànic de Barcelona, a joint CSIC-City Council center). The venue serves three primary customer segments: the general public and families seeking nature education and urban recreation, schools and educational groups from primary through university level, and the scientific research community focused on Mediterranean flora conservation, with a dedicated scientific department and research lines covering botanical diversity and Mediterranean plant conservation.

The garden's core product is the ticketed visit experience (€5 standard, €2.50 reduced, €8 combined with the Museu de Ciències Naturals), supplemented by permanent sub-products including the Mostra de Bonsai (weekend bonsai exhibition), the historical Gabinet Salvador display, and the Motxilla per a Naturalistes educational backpack kit, plus rotating temporary exhibitions such as the Darwin Botànic show (180,000 visitors March-May). Distribution is through on-site ticket offices and the online entrades.eicub.net platform. Revenue is a blend of admission fees, gift shop sales, and (predominantly) public consortium funding; the garden benefits from municipal tourism infrastructure and climate refuge designation by Barcelona's city government, which provides protected public space status during extreme heat and cold events. Distribution channels include the consolidated Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr), email newsletter, event programming, and Barcelona public transportation access.

Name

Jardí Botànic de Barcelona

Legal name

Consorci del Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona

Website

https://museuciencies.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Public botanical garden in Parc de Montjuïc, Barcelona, operated by the Consorci del Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona, specializing in Mediterranean flora conservation, display, and education for visitors, schools, and researchers.

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Product category

Botanical Garden & Cultural Attraction Services

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Gardens & Botanical Attractions (THAJACAH)

Keywords

• Botanical garden services
• Mediterranean flora conservation
• Public educational attractions
• Plant science research
• Cultural heritage collections

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

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Core offering

The Jardí Botànic de Barcelona is a public botanical garden located in Parc de Montjuïc that showcases Mediterranean flora from around the world through organized geographic zones. It offers ticketed admission to the garden, the permanent Mostra de Bonsai exhibition, the historical Gabinet Salvador curiosity cabinet (declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest in 2014), guided tours, educational workshops, and the free Motxilla per a Naturalistes backpack program. The garden also supports scientific research in Mediterranean flora conservation and serves as a designated climate refuge during extreme weather events.

Product overview

Jardí Botànic de Barcelona is a botanical garden venue operated by the Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona consortium. The offering consists of the core botanical garden visit experience supplemented by permanent sub-products including the Mostra de Bonsai (bonsai exhibition) and Gabinet Salvador (historical cabinet collection). Related offerings include educational activities, guided tours, and the Motxilla per a Naturalistes backpack kit. The parent institution also operates adjacent venues including the Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona at Parc del Fòrum, which houses permanent exhibitions like 'Planeta Vida' and rotating temporary exhibitions such as 'Animals Invisibles' and 'La invenció del Temps'. The garden opened in April 1999 and celebrated its 25th anniversary in April 2024.

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Products and services

• Jardí Botànic de Barcelona Garden Admission Ticketed admission to the public botanical garden showcasing Mediterranean flora from around the world through organized geographic zones. Open to general visitors, families, school groups, and tourists, with standard admission at €5 and reduced admission at €2.5 for qualifying groups.
• Mostra de Bonsai (Permanent Bonsai Exhibition) A permanent exhibition of meticulously maintained bonsai trees located within the Botanical Garden, open on weekends and public holidays, included with garden admission. Showcases miniature tree specimens for general visitors and bonsai enthusiasts.
• Gabinet Salvador (Salvador Cabinet) A historical curiosity cabinet displaying the Salvador Collection — antique wooden furniture, books, documents, and natural science collections assembled by generations of Barcelona pharmacists and naturalists. Declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest (Bé Cultural d'Interès Nacional) by the Generalitat de Catalunya in December 2014.
• Motxilla per a Naturalistes (Naturalist Backpack) A naturalist backpack containing educational proposals and materials for self-guided exploration of the Botanical Garden from different perspectives. Available free with admission at ticket offices during garden opening hours, designed for the general public and families with children from 5 years old.
• Guided Tours and Educational Activities Guided tours, educational workshops, science activities, and family programs offered at the Botanical Garden for general public, schools, and educational groups. Activities are accessible via the museum's group visits booking channel ([email protected]).

Quantifiable outcome

• 180,000 visitors during the Darwin Botànic exhibition (March-May period), demonstrating high public interest in botanical garden programming

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Associació d'Amics del Jardí Botànic de BarcelonacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2024The Friends of the Botanical Garden of Barcelona Association provides volunteer guides for the garden's guided tours and collaborates on educational activities and community events. They participate in annual events such as the Jugatecambiental program and assisted in organizing the 25th anniversary celebration with activities and visitor engagement.
• Institut Botànic de Barcelona (IBB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IBB is a joint center of CSIC (Spanish National Research Council) and Barcelona City Council. It houses the original Gabinet Salvador collection, which is shared with the Botanical Garden for display purposes. The two institutions collaborate on botanical research and heritage preservation.
• Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Metropolitan Area of Barcelona collaborated as a sponsor for the 25th anniversary celebration of the Botanical Garden, providing support for the event programming and activities.
• Autocars Sant MartíminorOthersProvided shuttle bus service between Plaça Espanya (Torres Venecianes) and the Botanical Garden during the 25th anniversary celebration to facilitate visitor access.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

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