Herbarium specimens serve as vital references for identifying plant species, including those presumed extinct. Detailed ...

Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island and a global biodiversity hotspot. Vast grasslands shaped by ancient creatures, tropical forests and deserts are just some of the ecosystems found on ...

A glorious week-long festival of summer concerts set within the stunning grounds of Kew Gardens. Proving to be a hit for all generations of music lovers, Kew The Music is the perfect evening out for ...

Sierra Leone, on the southwest coast of West Africa, features a tropical climate with diverse environments. These range from lush rainforests in the south to drier savanna further north, mangrove ...

On December 24, the last entry at Brentford Gate and Elizabeth Gate is 6.20pm, and the last entry at Victoria Gate at 7pm (these are new timings for 2024). Tickets for Christmas at Kew do not include ...

Travel from the deserts to the tropics with a trip through this glassy wonderland. Edible Science: Kew’s Kitchen Garden Read the latest Edible Science: Kew’s Kitchen Garden developments in blogs from ...

Only 30 mins from Central London. Our four gates can be accessed by rail, bus or river. Parking is limited.

Discover the world of science behind our botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across our UNESCO World Heritage site. The Temperate House will be partially closed between ...

I am a PhD student (2024-) working on a collaborative doctoral project with Kew Gardens and University College London. My research focuses on an examination of the Kew Archive and its role as an ...

Climate change is having a catastrophic impact on life on earth - causing devastating losses of plant and animal species, and destroying human lives and livelihoods. Yet, if we work with nature, and ...

Join Alex, Rosie and Issy, Kew’s Curator Mycologists, as they explore the Fungarium, possibly the biggest collection of fungi specimens in the world. Meet weird and wonderful specimens, like the ...

Letter and plans from Kew's Directors' Correspondence archive give a glimpse into the humble beginnings of one of botany's most revered institutions - Missouri Botanical Garden - and its founder Henry ...