PLANT ODYSSEY

Highlights

Explore the evolution of plants through fossils, living species, and the remarkable stories they tell. Discover how plant fossils are formed, why identifying them is often more challenging than identifying animal fossils, and what palaeobotanists can uncover from these ancient remains.

Meet Cooksonia barrandei — the oldest known land plant species, first discovered in what is now the Czech Republic. The exhibition also showcases giant Carboniferous lycophytes of the genus Lepidodendron, plants from the Mesozoic Era, and species that closely resemble those growing today.

Among the highlights are 3D-printed skulls of three herbivorous dinosaurs, alongside examples of the plants they are thought to have fed on.

Plants of the Past and Their Living Relatives

The exhibition connects the world of fossils with the living collections of the Prague Botanical Garden. Follow a special trail through the Garden and discover living relatives of the plants represented by fossils in the Exhibition Hall.

The new Plant Odyssey exposition, located above the Fata Morgana Greenhouse, presents plant evolution as an ongoing journey shaped by change, challenges, and adaptation. Evolution is not merely a chapter of the past — it is still taking place today, albeit at a much slower pace.

When and Where

26 June – 20 September 2026

Exhibition Hall in the Ornamental Garden

Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 9.00 am–7.00 pm

Admission

The exhibition is included in the standard Garden admission.

Purchase an e-ticket online and receive a 15% discount on admission.

Annual passes and VIP tickets are valid for admission to the exhibition.

* Any valid student ID is accepted at the ticket office; online purchases accept ISIC only.

** Visitors with ZTP/P certification may bring one accompanying person free of charge.

*** Dogs are permitted in the Outdoor Expositions only.

Getting Here

The Prague Botanical Garden is easily accessible by public transport or by car. Full details of transport options and parking are available here.

We look forward to welcoming you!

This exhibition was also made possible thanks to the support of Dinosauria Museum Prague, to whom we extend our sincere thanks.