Annual Programme

2016
2016
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Annual Programme
Exhibitions
and Events
until
Winter Lights
24 January
During long winter evenings the Palmengarten transforms into a miraculous
realm of hibernal fantasy. Hundreds of lights and beams illuminate the gardens creating a mysterious and enthrawling atmosphere. Objects traced out by light along with sound and dynamic video installations inspire a unique dream world
as you stroll, awe-inspired, through the winter gardens. Warm and cold refresh-
ments and snacks are available in the Galleries of the Palmenhaus. Thanks to the FES for much welcome support.
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 21 January – Camellias
14 February
Marguerite, in Dumas’ novel “The Lady of
the Camellias”, always wore camellias.
And why should she have worn any others? Camellias are splendid! ... and now is the time for the Palmengarten to present its unique collection of Eastern Asian camel-
lias. Our nursery dilingently cares and
provides for our precious plants, guaran-
teeing earliest possible blossom splendor.
18 February – Springtime
6 March
For the springtime exhibition our gardeners
have planted some 60,000 bulbs and corms.
Time for showdown: tulips, daffodils, iris, hyacinths, muscari and crocuses abound in full splendor. Forced birches, forsythias, serviceberry and snowy mespilus comple-
ment the vast floral display. Be surprised to see what ideas Andy Warhol had regarding nature’s early spring resurrection.
In cooperation with Imrich Donath, honorary
consul of the Slovak Republic.
- Programme subject to change -
5 March
Spring Ball
In support of the “Foundation Palmengarten
and Botanical Garden”.
www.fruehlingsball-frankfurt.de
11 – 20 March
Orchids
Orchids represent one of the largest families
of flowering plants. Breeding and selection
have led to an array of hundreds of thousands
of varieties and sports. The exhibition pre-
sents some popular and some of the newest breeds. The Palmengarten’s yearly spring-
time orchid show and sales.
In collaboation with the German Society of
Orchids Enterprises.
www.vdob.de
18 – 20 March GRÜNE BÖRSE
At the Palmengarten’s “Green Market ” you
can shop for rare and unique plants. Various specialty garden centers, horti-
culturists, and plant breeders offer their plants for sale along with lots of valuable advice and expertise. BioFrankfurt and its partner organizations present a special exhibition on nature, biodiversity, and
nutrition. The programme includes tours, workshops, and lectures.
27 – 28 March Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt
A favorite first major springtime family
outing ... to the Palmengarten during the Easter holidays! The grounds are profusely covered in spring flowers, buds ready to burst, first tender leaves and first blooming trees and shrubs. Stroll through the galleries
with its colorful azaleas abundantly decorated with floral arrangement of turban buttercups, freesias, tulips with catkin-laced
willow and obscure corkscrew hazels. For children there will be a traditional German Easter EGG HUNT in the Galleries (arranged
by the trusted egg-laying Easter Bunny). Easter Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Easter Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
14 April – AZALEAS
1 May Azaleas abound in their prominent colors –
from intense red, to pink, purple, and white. The most conspicuous specimens from our nurseries are on display at this exhibition in the Galleries. 25 May – SAVANNA
Savannas are among the most diverse
habitats on Earth. In Africa they spread extensively on both sides of the Equator and take up almost half of the continents total surface area. Cradle of mankind, vast herds of wild animals, medicinal plants, home of many important economic plants serving as the basis of existence of millions of people. The savannas of East Africa are particularly well known through the protection measures of the Serengeti savanna of northern Tanzania initiated by the famous late German zoologist and former Director of the Frankfurt Zoo, Dr. Bernhard
Grzimek.
This exhibition focuses on some less known but highly unique and interesting tropical
savannas of West Africa, especially
regarding their ecological and vegetational features and interrelationships.
The exhibition’s topics include: origin of
savannas, cradle of mankind, human
interference and utilization of resources,
possible adaptations to climate change, along with recent concepts of conservation of sustainability of savannas.
18 September
The exhibition is accompanied by an extensive
program of tours and activities as well as by a
multicolor booklet.
9 June
ROSES SERENADE
Special concert in the ballroom of the
“Gesellschaftshaus” on the wake of the grand opening of the exhibition “Roses”.
In cooperation with “Alte Oper Frankfurt”.
Special entrance fees apply!
10 – 12 June
Roses
Shakespeare wrote about roses in Sonnet 54:
“The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem /
for that sweet odour ...”, and of course, they
would probably smell as sweet by any other name. Our traditional “Roses Exhibition and Festival” is the Palmengarten’s major annual flower show. Three days of celebrations around the ‘Queen of Flowers’. You are welcome to enjoy exquisite foods, concerts, films, guided tours, lectures, children’s pro-
grams etc. Honoring Shakespeare’s 400th birthday anniversary, we include special Elizabethan elements in our floral arrangements.
Special entrance fees apply!
11 June
Lichterfest
(“Palmengarten Illuminated”)
Our traditional summer “Palmengarten
Illuminated” with dance and entertainment –
after dark, tealights are arranged into monumental patterns uniquely and fascinatingly illuminating the Palmengarten grounds.
Special entrance fees apply! See additional
information in special program flyer.
10 July GWH Family Fest
1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The Palmengarten in conjunction with the
GWH (Wohnungsgesellschaft mbH Hessen) hosts a splendid garden fest with various activities, guided tours, games, and lots of interesting new and exciting things to know and learn about plants and the world..
See additional information in special
program flyer.
- Programme subject to change -
18 July – BETTINA MAUEL – LIGHT AND COLOUR
21 August Art at the Palmengarten
14 – 18 September
Light perfuses the forest, transforming
willow twigs, reflected from the water,
illuminating the park. The exhibition focuses
on landscapes, snapshots of nature in landscapes marked by civilization. Light makes
the world colourful, without it the world is
black.
Bettina Mauel lives and works in Cologne, Germany. Her art studies include internships with Gerhard Richter in Duesseldorf. She has
been regularly exhibiting her work in
Germany, Europe, and abroad since 1983.
German Thanksgiving
Late-summer flowers, crops and produce
of the harvesting season – all on display.
Artistic arrangements of fruits and
vegetables with sunflowers, straw, and
grasses are reminiscent to late summer
abundance allowing a welcoming of first
autumn sentiments.
17 September Autumn Festival
2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Our traditional Autumn Festival with activities
vities for all age groups: pumpkin carving,
handicrafting lanterns, making apple juice,
stuffing herb bags, constructing birdhouses, and many others. Join us on Saturday for our
peaceful lantern procession that will take you through the serene gardens at dusk. 18 September
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
1 – 3 October
13 – 30 October
Orchid Sales
Orchid show, sales and consultation in
collaboation with the German Society of Orchids Enterprises.
Autumn Flowers
The Palmengarten presents its collection of
chrysanthemums and other autumn flowers, grasses, and woody plants in their full splendor of blossoms, fruits, and colorful foliage.
20 October –
20 November
Plant Hunters – Plant Painters
The Society of Botanical Artists
At the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the “Society of Botanical Artists”, the society
presents a retrospective of the particular traditional art of botanical painting, having
originated in the 16th century. Plant hunters and collectors were exploring the world in search of new exotic plants, but the means of conserving them for transportation back home were limited. Thus documenting the discoveries required extensive training and fine art skills. Today such journeys are no longer a prerequisite to find exotic plants, many are now cultivated at the
Palmengarten, for instance.
24 November –
Christmas at the Palmengarten
26 December Christmas – a time full of childhood
memories of decorated christmas trees, the
smell of resins, spices, and candied fruit, of
incense and candles. At the Palmengarten‘s
annual Christmas exhibit you emerge in the
special and fascinating flair of the Holiday
Season, a peaceful time of reflection and
celebration.
10 December – Winter Lights
22 January 2017
With thanks and appreciation to our partners
for welcome support
Wir machen
Rhein-Main.
Die Fachleute für Reinigung,
Entsorgung und mehr.
www.fes-frankfurt.de
Freunde des Palmengartens e.V.
Palmengarten-Gesellschaft
(Friends of the Palmengarten)
www.palmengarten-gesellschaft.de
Telephone (069) 74 58 39 Fax (069) 75 65 92 73
Office: Siesmayerstraße 63, 60323 Frankfurt am Main
Hours: Thursdays 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
The sole purpose and mission of the nonprofit association
“Freunde des Palmengartens” is to provide support to the
Palmengarten of Frankfurt through donations and membership
fees. Postbank Frankfurt, IBAN DE50 5001 0060 0027 5756 05,
BIC PBNKDEFF
Membership benefits include:
■ annual pass
■ monthly guided tours and lectures and presentations
■ daytrips and multi-day tours/excursions on themes related
to gardening and horticulture offered in cooperation with professional travel agencies
■ privileged invitations to exhibition vernissages
■ subscription to “Der Palmengarten”
Membership fees (annual by calendar year):
Single
Partner Child (6–18 years of age) Students/Azubi
Chief Supporter Life-long Membership 65.00 €
25.00 €
10.00 €
35.00 €
500.00 €
1950.00 €
FOUNDATION “PALMENGARTEN UND BOTANISCHER GARTEN
FRANKFURT AM MAIN”
Founded in 2010, the foundation “Stiftung Palmengarten und
Botanischer Garten Frankfurt am Main” provides support to
foster the activities of these two traditional metropolitan institutions and to help to guarantee their future for the
benefit of generations to come.
Bank Accounts: Hauck und Aufhäuser
IBAN DE64 5022 0900 0001 8333 18, BIC HAUK DE FF
Frankfurter Sparkasse
IBAN DE39 5005 0201 0200 5432 53 BIC HELA DEF 1822
For further information, please see www.stiftung-palmengarten.de
DIRECTIONS TO THE PALMENGARTEN
By public
transportation
(RMV)
Entrance Siesmayerstraße
Metro U6, U7 Station Westend
By car
Interchange Miquelallee, Bockenheimer Landstraße/Siesmayerstraße
Parking
Underground public garage under the Entrance building Siesmayerstraße 63
Tour buses
Parking for buses Siesmayerstraße and Zeppelinallee
No pets or bicycles allowed. Please refrain from
feeding the animals. Birds, fish, and all other
animals lodged at the Palmengarten are
adequately provided for by our professional
in-house staff. Please do not stray from paths;
recreational lawn and playing field accessible.
Entrance Palmengartenstraße
Metro U4, U6, U7; Bus lines 32/36/50;
Tram line 16 Station Bockenheimer Warte
Grüne Schule
(“Green School”)
The “Green School” is the educational
service of the Palmengarten. Its mission
is to present the treasures and beauty
of the Palmengarten and to foster a
broader understanding and appreciation
of the world of plants. We offer workshops, lectures, and guided
tours, children’s birthday events and various other activities.
Thereby, children and adults experience plants in their different
forms and environments and gain an insight into plant life,
ecology, and diversity. Information and Registration (069) 212-3 33 91
E-Mail: [email protected]
Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ENTRANCE FEES
Adult ................................................................ 7.00 €
Child (6 to 13 years of age) .....................................2.00 €
Reduced 1............................................................3.00 €
Family (mini) 2......................................................9.00 €
Family (regular) 3.................................................16.00 €
Groups (20 individuals +)
Adult ................................................................ 6.00 €
Child 1 ...............................................................1.00 €
Retired
from 65 .............................................................6.00 €
Disabled
from 50 ....................................... ......................6.00 €
from 80, wheelchair and blind 4...................................free
Annual Pass (non-transferrable)
Adult 5..............................................................50.00 €
Family 5............................................................ 70.00 €
(two adults plus children 6 to 13)
Reduced annual pass ..........................................30.00 €
for pupils/students (age limit 25), handicapped (grade 50)
“Naturpass”
Please inquire for current rates at the entrance or by phone at
(069) 212-3 39 39. Duration: one year for Zoo, Senckenberg
Museum, and Palmengarten.
Passport photo required. No entry through turnstyles.
students, civil volunteers, pupils, “Azubi” and “Berufsschüler” (all up to age 25),
adolescents (14 to 17 years of age).
one adult plus children age 6 to 13.
3
two adults plus children age 6 to 13.
4
discount also for accompanying person as documented in the disabled pass.
5
annual pass restricted to owner (non-transferrable).
Family annual pass: each qualifying member of the family is provided with an own pass.
In purchasing a family pass, all qualifying children must be documented.
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Botanischer Garten
BOTANICAL GARDEN
The City of Frankfurt acquired the Botanical Garden from the
University of Frankfurt and administratively joined it to the
Palmengarten in 2012. Established through a foundation of
Johann Christian Senckenberg in 1763, it celebrated its 250th
anniversary in 2013. From 1914, the Botanical Garden served
the University for research and teaching with a focus on the
vegetation of Central Europe, East Asia, and North America.
Some 4000 species, many of which endangered, are cultivated on its 18 acres. Several unique biotopes closely resemble
natural settings.
CONTACT
Siesmayerstraße 72, 60323 Frankfurt
Tel. (069) 212-39058
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.botanischergarten-frankfurt.de
OPENING / HOURS Mondays – Saturdays
Sundays and Holidays
* No Entrance Fee. No dogs or bicycles allowed.
March – October
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. **
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. *
DATES
17 January
Winterspaziergang
(winter tour through the gardens)
28 February
“Seasonal Opening” (tours and snacks)
7 May “Pflanzenbörse” (plant sales)
11 – 19 June “Woche der Botanischen Gärten” (Week of
Botanical Gardens): Garten=Theater:
Pflanzen in Shakespeares Welt
(plants in Shakespeare‘s world)
3 September “Tag der offenen Tür”
- Schedule subject to possible change -
Services / Venues
GESELLSCHAFTSHAUS
PALMENGARTEN
GESELLSCHAFTS HAUS
Palmengarten
The historic “Gesellschaftshaus” was reopened after complete
renovation in 2012. It serves as a splendid central location for
events of the various kinds, hosting up to 1800 persons for conferences, shows, and other socio-cultural events.
Inquiries for “Gesellschaftshaus” facility rentals at:
Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten GmbH & Co. KG
Palmengartenstraße 11, 60325 Frankfurt
Tel. (069) 9 00 29-150 www.palmengarten-gastronomie.de
E-Mail: [email protected]
CaféHaus Siesmayer
Siesmayerstraße 59
Open daily 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.; hot food served 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Contact for reservations Tel.: (069) 900 29-200. Group events can be booked for outside of hours.
Tel. (069) 900 29-150,
Fax (069) 900 29-155
[email protected]
www.palmengarten-gastronomie.de
Restaurant Lafleur
Palmengartenstraße 11
Tel. (069) 900 29 100
[email protected]
www.palmengarten-gastronomie.de
Children’s Kiosk – KiKo
The Children’s Kiosk “KiKo”, located in the northern part of the
Palmengarten next to the minigolf and water playground opens
daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. from May to September, while only on
weekends from April to October.
SHOP/KIOSK (Entrance Lobby)
Siesmayerstraße 63
Tel. (069) 7 41 14 65
Books (horticulture, gardening, botany), seeds, newspapers, souvenirs, photography supplies, presents, tobacco, drinks, ice cream
Hours: same as regular Palmengarten opening hours.
Papageno Musiktheater
Children‘s daytime and regular evening programmes, yearround shows, fully air-conditioned (schedule fliers available).
Info-Tel. (069) 51 50 38 Ticket-Hotline (069) 13 40 400
E-Mail: [email protected]; www.papageno-theater.de
Theater tickets do NOT entitle for access to the Palmengarten.
Access to theater via Zeppelinallee or Palmengartenstraße.
Additional Services
Recreation
Playgrounds, water playground, and for addition fee:
Palmen-Express (minirail), rowing boat rental, minigolf
(summer months only, weather allowing).
Horticultural Consultations (holidays exempt):
Wednesdays 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., entrance lobby,
Siesmayerstraße 63. Service included with your regular
Palmengarten admissions, no additional fee. Phone inquiries
during above hours (069) 212-4 42 84
GENERAL INFORMATION
Postal Address/Inquiries
Palmengarten der Stadt Frankfurt am Main
Siesmayerstraße 61, 60323 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. (069) 212-3 66 89 und 212-3 39 39
Fax (069) 212-3 78 56 Announcements (069) 212-3 91 11
www.palmengarten.de
E-Mail: [email protected]
Opening Hours of Ticket Booths and Greenhouses *
November – January February – October * Tropicarium, Palmenhaus, Subantarktishaus, exhibition galleries, and Blütenhaus.
daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Ticket Booths:
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Siesmayerstraße 63
Palmengartenstraße 11
Zeppelinallee 18
(latter open only Sundays and holidays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Evening concerts: admission starting one hour prior to
announced start.
Exit after hours via turnstyles.
Wheelchairs available at main ticket office Siesmayerstraße
(please show according documentation), preferrably by phone reservation.
Turnstyles 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. for annual pass holders,
NOT Naturpass, wheelchairs, or stollers.
Fliers providing details on events, exhibitions, lectures, and tours are available at the
Ticket booths a.o. (also available by mail: please provide envelope with attached
postage/stamps).