That’s about ten times the number of known mammal species on Earth – and we don’t know what or where they are. This great ...

The mysterious Dracula vampira, known as the Vampire Orchid, is one of the most dramatic orchids we’ve digitised. Native to ...

As the nights draw in and temperatures begin to fall, it can only mean one thing: Halloween is right around the corner. Lots ...

Plants and fungi are vital to the future of food, clean air and medicine. We're fighting against biodiversity loss to save life on Earth.

Our Microscope Slide Collection holds around 150,000 specimens from a diverse range of plant taxa, particularly from seed-producing plants. The slides include leaf surfaces and sections, pollen, wood, ...

Research identifies 33 regions where thousands of new species await scientific discovery Important data revealed as world gears up for COP16, a pivotal moment for decisions on the future of ...

The Temperate House will be closed between 30 September and 4 October 2024 and partially closed between 7 to 18 October 2024 to install a new exhibition. It will be closed between 18 to 22 November ...

Acclaimed ceramic artist Felicity Aylieff brings a major solo exhibition of monumental ceramics to Kew’s Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art this autumn. Aylieff is renowned for her longstanding ...

Our In Vitro Collection consists of plant specimens and fungi that have been cultured in artificial growing media. The collection includes 6,000 specimens, including orchids and mycorrhizal and ...

Open today Open today: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (last entry 5:00 pm) ...