Museums & Galleries · London
South London Botannical Institute
📍 SE24 9AP
Photo: Stacey Harris (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Visit the herbarium of dried plant collections
- Explore the botanical library and its collections
- See the botanical garden
- Attend evening lectures, field trips and workshops
- Join public events throughout the year
The South London Botanical Institute is a small, long-established museum in Lambeth dedicated to the study of plants. You can visit the herbarium, library and botanical garden, join public events, attend evening lectures, field trips and workshops, or arrange a school visit. Founded in 1910 by Allan Octavian Hume, it remains a place for amateurs and professionals alike to share knowledge and pursue botanical interests. Do note the building is not currently wheelchair accessible, and library access for research is limited to Thursdays by prior arrangement. It sits close to Tulse Hill station, just 0.2 miles away, and with 472 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it's an easy and interesting addition to a stay in south London.
Practical details
- Booking
- Library space on Thursdays must be booked in advance
- Accessibility
- Not currently wheelchair accessible
- Best for
- Those interested in plants, botany and conservation, amateur or professional
From the attraction's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
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- Tulse Hill 0.2 miles
- West Dulwich 0.6 miles
- West Norwood 0.7 miles
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