Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | Kew
Oct 31, 2024 · Discover a world of science hiding behind our beautiful botanical collections filled with over 40,000 living plants
About us - Kew
About us. Our mission at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst is to understand and protect plants and fungi, for the wellbeing of people and the future of all life on Earth. Earth is the only planet in the universe that we know for certain supports life. Yet that life is in crisis. The unprecedented rate of degradation means we are living through an age ...
Kew Science | Kew
Kew Science. Our purpose is to help stop biodiversity loss and develop nature-based solutions to some of humanity’s biggest global challenges. With over 530 science staff, Kew’s mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth. Read our Science Strategy 2021 – 2025.
Visit Kew | Kew
Find out more about tickets and prices. Opening times. Daily, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm) Directions. Only 30 mins from Central London. Our four gates can be accessed by rail, bus or river. Parking is limited. Become a member. Enjoy unlimited entry, special discounts, and exclusive access to events, behind-the-scenes tours and expert talks.
Kew at COP29 | Kew
Kew at COP29. Kew is committed to highlighting the critical role of nature in effective climate action. 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 the communities who already understand and ...
Our mission and priorities - Kew
Our mission at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst is to understand and protect plants and fungi, for the wellbeing of people and the future of all life on Earth. Earth is the only planet in the universe that we know for certain supports life. Yet that life is in crisis. The unprecedented rate of degradation means we are living through an age of extinction.
Plants - Kew
A collection of plants from the alpine and rocky regions of the world. A collection of waterlilies, lotuses and other aquatic and marginal plants. A collection of temperate woody plants comprising 100 ha of botanical plantings and 30 ha of seminatural woodland. A collection of plants adapted to arid environments.
The Herbarium - Kew
The Herbarium is a collection of dried plant specimens that are stored, catalogued, and arranged by family, genus and species for study. With over seven million specimens, Kew’s Herbarium collection is one of the largest in the world. It is an unrivalled evidence base that underpins our scientific research.
Living Collections - Kew
The Living Collections are the foundation of our two botanic gardens, Kew and Wakehurst. They are the most diverse collections of any botanic garden in the world. Part of our role is to identify, label and interpret these plants, giving our visitors an understanding of their vital scientific and cultural significance.
Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens. 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 18 to 22 November 2024 to de-install an exhibition.