[1] Founded in 1922,[2] was originally located in Dreiliņi and was supervised by the Institute of Plant Morphology and Systematics of the University of Latvia.

[2] It deals with the development of the knowledge base of ornamental horticulture and landscaping, plant introduction and experimental research.

[2] In the territory of the Botanical Garden there is an Earth observation station of the Institute of Astronomy of the University of Latvia and the geodetic starting point of the Latvian trigonometric network.

The Botanical Garden of the University of Latvia hosts various cultural events - concerts, lectures, dance performances, open-air cinema screenings, annual celebrations, solstice fairs and other events that allow you not only to enjoy the splendor of nature, but also to learn something new and relax.

In 2013, patrons Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation and the Rector of the University of Latvia Mārcis Auziņš signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation and support for projects for the development of the University of Latvia Botanical Garden, cultural heritage, skills.