ANDERSWELTEN – Art Exhibition Botanical Garden Osnabrück
When Art Meets Nature — Contemporary Art Exhibition in the Botanical Garden of the University of Osnabrück
About ANDERSWELTEN Botanical Garden
Art Meets the Plant World
With over 8,000 plant species, the Botanical Garden of the University of Osnabrück is one of Germany's most significant university gardens. During the summer months, it becomes the stage for the exhibition ANDERSWELTEN — When Art Meets Nature. From May 31 to September 26, 2026, the show will feature contemporary sculptures, installations, and site-specific works in dialogue with the natural environment.
Concept: Art in the Realm of Nature
Instead of placing art in a white cube, ANDERSWELTEN takes the opposite approach: Nature is the exhibition space, and artworks will be encountered by visitors during a stroll among plant collections, greenhouses, and themed gardens. The material, color, form, and location of each work are carefully coordinated with the natural surroundings.
Artists
The participating artists come from the region and beyond. Sculpture, installation, textile art, land art, and digital art are represented. The exact artist list for 2026 will be published by the Botanical Garden at bogos.uni-osnabrueck.de.
Concurrent Exhibition: Wild Diversity in the Garden
From June 13 to November 22, 2026, the Botanical Garden will also host the exhibition Wild Diversity in the Garden. It focuses on the value of wild plants for biodiversity and climate protection in urban and private spaces. Both exhibitions can be experienced concurrently during a visit to the garden.
Guided Tours and Education
The Botanical Garden regularly offers guided tours of the art exhibition — both public dates and group tours upon request. The educational program also includes family tours, workshops for school classes, and artist talks on selected Sundays.
Practical Information
The Botanical Garden at Albrechtstraße 29 is open year-round. Admission to the exhibition is 5 Euros for adults and 3 Euros for students. Children and severely disabled individuals often receive discounts or free entry.
ANDERSWELTEN Botanical Garden — edition 2026
Four Months of Art in Nature
The 2026 edition continues the established concept: art embedded in the plant world, encounter rather than gallery distance.
Programme ANDERSWELTEN Botanical Garden 2026
2026 Program
The exact 2026 program with all artists will be published by the Botanical Garden at bogos.uni-osnabrueck.de on the program page. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Exhibition Elements
- Sculptures in the themed gardens
- Installations in the greenhouses
- Land art works in the meadow areas
- Textile and digital works at selected locations
Accompanying Program
- Public guided tours on selected Sundays
- Artist talks and vernissages
- Family tours for parents with children
- School class offerings upon registration
Concurrent Exhibition
- Wild Diversity in the Garden — June 13 to November 22, 2026
- Focus on biodiversity and climate protection in urban areas
Opening Hours
- Botanical Garden open year-round
- Current opening hours at bogos.uni-osnabrueck.de
Highlights ANDERSWELTEN Botanical Garden 2026
- Four months of contemporary art amidst the plant world
- Combination with the concurrent exhibition Wild Diversity
- Over 8,000 plant species as exhibition space
- Guided tours, workshops, family and school programs
- Admission 5 Euros / 3 Euros reduced
Prices ANDERSWELTEN Botanical Garden 2026
5 Euros adults, 3 Euros students. Family rates and discounts at bogos.uni-osnabrueck.de.
Practical information — ANDERSWELTEN Botanical Garden
Date and Location
May 31 to September 26, 2026. Botanical Garden of the University of Osnabrück, Albrechtstraße 29, 49076 Osnabrück.
Concurrent Exhibition
Wild Diversity in the Garden: June 13 to November 22, 2026.
Admission
5 Euros adults, 3 Euros students. Discounts for children and severely disabled individuals. Current rates at bogos.uni-osnabrueck.de.
Getting There
By public transport via city bus from the city center. Car parking available in the vicinity of the university.
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