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ArchivesThe Archives contain the official records of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the papers of many botanists, gardeners and other individuals. They form a valuable resource on the history of the discovery, study, transfer and use of the world's plants and fungi. There are over 7 million sheets of paper in 4,600 archival collections. Library, Art & Archives is the approved place of deposit for official records under Public Records legislation, and records are available for consultation once they are 30 years old. Temporary closure of Main Library and Archives at Kew on Mondays and Fridays The Main Library and Archives at Kew will be closed on Mondays and Fridays from the beginning of June 2009 to the end of December 2009. During this time, on those days, it will not be possible to visit the Library and we will not be able to respond to telephone or email enquiries. We remain open as normal on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. As visitors may know, a new wing has recently been added to the Herbarium and Main Library complex and these closures are to allow us to move into our newly extended space. The move involves the complete relocation of our Archive and Art Collections and the greater part of our print collections. We apologise for any inconvenience the closure on these days may cause but we felt it was better to have a partial closure over a longer period of time than a complete closure over the Summer. Please try to book your visit and provide us with details of what you want to consult as far in advance as you can. We will be doing all we can to minimise the disruption. Using the Archives - contacting us, visiting us, ordering copies and photographs Archive collections - general summary, finding aids, new accessions Sources for the history of Kew - the Kewensia collection, bibliography, sources elsewhere Frequently asked questions - family history enquiries, garden history enquiries | ||