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 library and archives will remain closed for an additional fortnight in the new year, for our annual housekeeping. The library will reopen to visitors on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
