Museums, galleries and historic buildings
Kew's two unique botanical art galleries host exhibitions throughout the year, and its historic buildings, such as Kew Palace, reveal the Gardens' rich and fascinating past.
Cambridge Cottage
Cambridge Cottage was added to the Gardens in 1904. The building now houses the Kew Gardens Gallery.
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Kew Palace and the Royal Kitchens
Discover the smallest and most intimate of the royal palaces. Now when you visit Kew Gardens you can visit Kew Palace at no extra charge. On busy days, entry to Kew Palace will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Marianne North Gallery
Born in Hastings in 1830, Marianne North devoted her life to travelling the world and painting plants.
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Museum No. 1
King George IV proposed a museum be built at Kew around 1820. However, it took the efforts of Director Sir William Jackson Hooker to realise this ambition.
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Orangery
The Grade I listed Orangery is Kew’s only surviving plant house designed by Sir William Chambers.
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Queen Charlotte's Cottage
In the late 18th century, this thatched cottage was a private haven for Queen Charlotte and her family, a place for secluded royal picnicking and leisure time. Open weekends and Bank Holidays from 10am to 4pm until Sunday 29 September 2013.
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The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art
The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art is the first gallery in the world dedicated solely to botanical art.
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