History of natural science
Yellow and crimson orchid chromatograph from Jean Linden's "L'Illustration Horticole". Uses a method of colour printing developed in the 19th century.
Built over more than a century, the Library collections include original source material, classic published works and modern interpretative texts relating to the history of science.
The Museum provides researchers with access to a wide range of current and historical literature. Scientists often use these resources for work in taxonomy and systematics - the naming and description of plant and animal species.
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Original source material
Manuscript collections relating to key figures in the founding and history of the Museum.
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Published works
Trace the evolution of natural history through the Library’s print holdings.
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Illustrations
View artworks that reflect major developments in scientific illustration.
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Special collections
Including dedicated Linnaeus and Darwin collections.