Celebrate 250 years with Kew
The official 'birth' date of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is 1759. This marks the year that William Aiton was appointed to oversee care of the gardens at Kew, for Princess Augusta. Kew is inviting you to celebrate our 250th Anniversary with us. Find out what's on for you and the whole family.
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What's On at Kew
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International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Beautiful and inspiring garden photography comes to Kew in an outdoor display.
23 May to 13 September 2009
More about the IGPOTY exhibition
Banking on Life
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Explore the power of seeds with our giant willow sculptures and exhibition about the story of Kew's Millennium Seed Bank.
Daily, Nash ConservatoryMore about the Exhibition and Seed Walk
Kew Around the World
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Leap from continent to continent on our huge world map and discover more about our international conservation work.
Daily, Victoria Plaza
More about our World Map
The Power of Plants
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A new exhibition in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art.
The Power of Plants Exhibition
Visit Information
Winter Opening Times
- 9.30am - 6.00pm (last admission 5.30pm)
Please note that cafes, shops, glasshouses and galleries may have different opening times. Full opening times information
Admission Prices
- Adult £13
- Concessions £11
- Children under 17 FREE
- Disabled visitors & carers FREE
Full admission prices & concession details
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