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Cambridge University Herbarium

Read more at: About
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About

The Cambridge University Herbarium is part of the Department of Plant Sciences, and is housed in the Sainsbury Laboratory on the grounds of Cambridge University Botanic Garden.


Read more at: Our Collections
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Our Collections

Cambridge University Herbarium houses many internationally significant plant collections. Learn more about the collectors, regions and taxa represented in the University Herbarium.


Read more at: Research
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Research

Herbarium specimens have enormous research potential, in fields as varied as the natural sciences, geography, history and anthropology. Learn about how our collections are used in research.



Read more at: Teaching

Teaching

Learn more about the University Herbarium's involvement in teaching programmes at the University of Cambridge and beyond.


Read more at: Public Engagement
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Public Engagement

Public engagement drives the use of our collections. Learn more about how we are connecting with communities locally and globally.


Read more at: Contact Us
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Contact Us

Contact us with your research and specimen enquiries.



Support the University Herbarium

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Click here to give to the University Herbarium and help fund our work to preserve and provide access to our extraordinary collections.

Purchase prints and more

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Visit Curating Cambridge to support the University Herbarium with a purchase of bespoke prints, tea towels or stationery.