Gardens

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Grund district, the Naturmusée gardens are far more than ordinary gardens: they are an open-air laboratory, a haven of peace, and a place where science and the public meet.

Whether you fancy a stroll, a quiet read or a lunch break, these gardens offer a moment of calm during the museum’s opening hours. You can explore a carefully selected variety of plants designed to support local biodiversity.

Behind this apparent tranquillity lies intense scientific activity. The museum’s researchers carry out experiments and studies here that help advance science and strengthen Luxembourg’s international visibility in the field of research. In summer, workshops and hands on activities invite you to experience local flora and fauna from a different perspective.

This small hidden garden was separated from the square in front of the church in 1823 by a typical garden wall. It belonged to the church until 2021. It has been used by the Naturmusée since 2010 and was completely redesigned in 2024 to be accessible to visitors.

There is always something to discover in this charming, flower filled garden, planted with a mixture of ornamental perennials and native wildflowers. It is not only meant to please visitors but also contributes to the protection of pollinating insects, which find food and shelter here. Various ferns and spring flowering plants grow in the shade of the old cherry tree that can also be found in Luxembourg’s forests. An espalier has been planted with old Luxembourgish pear varieties along the wall.

In the experimental garden, which is not open to the public, the museum’s researchers cultivate plants as part of their scientific experiments in order to observe and compare their development in a controlled environment. Rare or threatened species are propagated here to strengthen their natural populations.

The “rock garden” has been designed to represent the geological and botanical diversity of Luxembourg’s regions. Four plots made up of stone debris from different parts of the country, each surrounded by natural dry stone walls from the corresponding region, are planted with a selection of species characteristic of those landscapes.