Welcome to The Linnean Society of London
Visiting Us
Opening Times
We are open to the public Tuesday to Friday, 10am–5pm (excluding public holidays).
Book a space in our library for quiet study, or to access our collections for research. Please visit our Collections pages for the latest service updates, and email library@linnean.org for more information.
Christmas and New Year Closures
Please note that the Society, including the library and archives, will close for the Christmas vacation between December 24 and January 2 (inclusive). The exhibition Wonder, library and archives will remain closed for an additional fortnight in the new year, for our annual housekeeping. The exhibition and library will reopen to visitors on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
