New building
A blue cube with a ceramic tile exterior (design: Prof. B. Winking Architekten BDA), the Loki Schmidt Haus boasts 450 m² of exhibition space over three floors. Two-thirds of the space is dedicated to the permanent exhibition, in which elements are changed periodically. One floor is reserved for special exhibitions.
A large atrium extends over all three floors. In it stands the oldest permanent exhibit—the floor-to ceiling aerial root network of a strangler fig. A stairway winds around the fig. The views on each level allow visitors to experience the building as an integrated space.
The new building combines tradition with state-of-the-art technology, and allows to showcase the original treasures of the unique Botanical Collection in a way that inspires learning through exploration and discovery.
Opening Hours
March–October
Thursdays 1–5 pm
Sundays and public holidays 11 am–5 pm
Admission is free
Groups:
We welcome groups all year round. Contact us to arrange your group visit.
Contact: + 49 40 42816-570
Email: loki-schmidt-haus@uni-hamburg.de
Visitors to Loki Schmidt Haus should enter through the main entrance of the Botanic Garden Hamburg.