Marianne North Gallery

Kew's fascinating gallery is now re-open after an extensive restoration project. Find out more about the project and information on visiting the gallery.

Marianne North Gallery

The beautifully restored and refurbished Marianne North Gallery has now re-opened and is an experience not to be missed.

The Gallery first opened in 1882 and is the only permanent solo exhibition by a female artist in Britain.

Kew visitors can enjoy the Victorian treasure house in all its glory and view the remarkable botanical art collection of the pioneering Marianne North.

Detail from Marianne North painting

Restoring the Gallery

Find out about Kew's major restoration project

Crumbling roof, leaky walls and mould
on paintings! Discover what other
nightmares have been keeping Kew's
crack restoration team awake in the
small hours.

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Detail from Marianne North painting

Marianne and Kew

Artist, adventurer and philanthropist

Why did Marianne give up the good
life to pursue her passion for recording
flowers, landscapes, animals and
birds with her paintbrush - before
donating her paintings to Kew?

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Detail from Marianne North painting

Visit the Gallery

Plan your visit to the spectacular Marianne North Gallery

Be dazzled by the beautiful art collection,
see the stunning Gallery restoration and
have fun playing on the new touch-screen
interactive installations.
 

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Detail from Marianne North painting

Adopt a painting

Or make a donation to Kew

Can we count on your support?
Kew still need to raise funds from
individuals, companies and charitable
trusts to complete the conservation
work on over 500 paintings.

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