Our next temporary exhibitions will be:

 

The Plant Seekers

Opens Tuesday 17th July to Sunday 21st October 2012

The thrilling stories of some of history’s most fanatical plant-hunting adventurers will be brought to life in a new exhibition in partnership with the RHS Lindley Library.

The exhibition of material from the world-renowned RHS Lindley Library, will tell the story of many of history’s most important plant collectors who travelled the globe and overcame life-threatening situations to transform our landscapes and grow our knowledge about plants and horticulture.

This unique exhibition will, demonstrate how international plant hunting has influenced our modern British gardens.  The exhibition will also show the wider impact of plant collecting on our world, from its influence in medicine and science, to the role it has played in biodiversity and other environmental issues.

Most of the artefacts on display will have never been seen before by the general public. 

 

Our final exhibition of 2012 will be on the subject of floriculture and will open in November.  Check back for further details as they develop.