Marianne North Gallery
Marianne North Gallery
Marianne North Gallery
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sciencefish
Greater London, UK29 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a specialist gallery. Plant paintings by Marianne North. The paintings are very densely displayed and the gallery is very much a product of its time. It has seating and toilets and is a good rest stop. If you are a fan of plant paintings this is for you.
Written 9 February 2020
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Andrew K
Douglas, UK307 contributions
Oct 2021
I admittedly hadn't heard of this lady before visiting, so I came away enlightened and enthralled. I have subsequently bought a beautiful book containing illustrations of her entire work. Definitely a must-visit place.
Written 19 October 2021
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Lynn H
8 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
I have have always been entranced by Marianne Norths life’s work of travelling the world after her fathers death and painting the botanical life everywhere she went. You will be too if that description appeals. Allow time if you’re only passing through for this and the Shirley Sherwood collection next door.
At the moment the temporary exhibition garden photographer of the year is erected outside these galleries. Not to be missed
At the moment the temporary exhibition garden photographer of the year is erected outside these galleries. Not to be missed
Written 8 February 2023
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61Rose
Gloucester, UK106 contributions
Aug 2023
Beautiful paintings by a lady who travelled to so many places many years ago. The volunteers are very knowledgeable. Plus it was very cool in there, an interesting history lesson and many books on Marianne in the shop.
Written 13 August 2023
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Sandygranny
Sandy, UK935 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
I was completely overwhelmed when I saw the Marianne North Gallery; it was not what I had been expecting. We were already in Kew Gardens and it was included in the admission ticket we had purchased.
Marianne North was a famous biologist and botanical painter who travelled around the world searching for rare plants and flowers. She did many paintings of flowers in their natural habitat and a gallery of her work opened at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It is a wonderful collection of over 800 paintings housed in a beautiful Victorian building and is attached to the Shirley Sherwood Gallery.
The Marianne North Gallery is definitely worth a visit – a fascinating presentation of her life and work.
Marianne North was a famous biologist and botanical painter who travelled around the world searching for rare plants and flowers. She did many paintings of flowers in their natural habitat and a gallery of her work opened at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It is a wonderful collection of over 800 paintings housed in a beautiful Victorian building and is attached to the Shirley Sherwood Gallery.
The Marianne North Gallery is definitely worth a visit – a fascinating presentation of her life and work.
Written 11 May 2016
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
This gallery exhibits the botanical art of Marianne North, an English biologist and botanical artist who's prolific output can be seen here. The gallery is literally pack with her output, paintings display side by side virtually cover every inch of the walls. Some of the paintings are wonderfully detailed as she documented plant life wherever she visits the world. Personally, the standout painting is of Nepenthes Northiana, ironically named after Marianne North, which shows the both the plant's lower and an upper pitcher.
It's a pity photography is not allowed.
It's a pity photography is not allowed.
Written 11 June 2019
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Sandygranny
Sandy, UK935 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
I revisited the Marianne North Gallery while in Kew Gardens and was once again in awe of the works of this exceptional lady. For one woman to have done so much while travelling around the world on her own in Victorian times is a truly magnificent achievement.
The presentation of her life and work was truly amazing and fascinating, we will definitely return!
This attraction is inside Kew Gardens and the cost is included in the price for entry into Kew Gardens.
The presentation of her life and work was truly amazing and fascinating, we will definitely return!
This attraction is inside Kew Gardens and the cost is included in the price for entry into Kew Gardens.
Written 13 December 2016
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Angela L
Kauai, HI56 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
ANother one of the beauties in Kew gardens...we had a perfectly sunny day!! take the district tube which is super easy.. the baked goods just outside the tube are sensational!!! the food inside is not so great!!
Written 15 May 2016
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sheepygold
london5,420 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Not many visitors come here however this gallery is unique - not only a beautiful collection of some 800 paintings of flora but displayed in an amazing way by geography and in a beautiful Victorian building designed for the purpose.
Written 1 May 2016
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grandpapetet
Isleworth, UK19 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
A really inspiring story spelt out in pictures. You can easily lose yourself in both for several hours. And it deserves your attention but be wary there is a lot to absorb so maybe take a break after the first room to reflect on the woman.
Written 16 December 2016
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Mahrukh A
Karachi, Pakistan
If Marianne North Gallery looks like a huge 'postage stamp album', What is it that looks like postage stamps.
Written 16 February 2020
tatianayellachich
Windsor, United Kingdom
when is the best time to visit and is there a car park nearby?
Written 12 August 2017
The Gardens open at 10 am and it was quite quiet then with some buildings not opening till later. The MN Gallery is near Victoria Gate entrance. If you intend to visit the park and see most of it on foot (or train) you can find some parking near the Thames off Ferry Rd which costs £7 a day and enter via the Brentford gate.
Plan your visit is a website we found useful.
Written 13 August 2017
tatianayellachich
Windsor, United Kingdom
when is the best time to visit and is there a carpark nearby?
Written 12 August 2017
Any time is a good time, but keep in mind that Kew Gardens, where it is located, attracts many tourists so I would stay away from the summer months. As for parking, I take the tube so I really don't know.
Written 13 August 2017
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