Marianne North Gallery
Tourist attraction in Richmond upon Thames
Address: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond TW9 3AE, United Kingdom
Phone: 442083325655
Region: Richmond upon Thames
Nearest station: Kew Bridge (0.44 miles)
Rated: 4.8/5 on Google.
Opening Times
| Monday: | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday: | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday: | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday: | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday: | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday: | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday: | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Marianne North Gallery
- 🎨 The Marianne North Gallery is a hidden gem with over 700 paintings and 170 different types of wood from around the world.
- 🌍 Marianne North, an artist who traveled the world in the late 19th century, captured landscapes, plants, and animals in her botanical drawings. Her work was essential for botanists as she documented many unknown plants.
- 🏞️ The gallery is described as a fantastic place with entire walls adorned with nature and landscape paintings. It’s a must-see for art enthusiasts.
- ⭐ Marianne North’s artwork is prolific, beautiful, and scientifically invaluable. She holds the distinction of being the first European to record the Red Hot Poker plant.
- 💪 Her achievements are even more extraordinary considering she traveled in Victorian female clothing – a testament to her determination and resilience.
- 🎉 Kew Gardens has done an excellent job displaying her work alongside a vast collection of different wood types from all over the world. The building itself is an artistic masterpiece.
- ❤️ Many visitors highly recommend visiting this unique gallery because it offers a fascinating blend of art, botany, history, and culture.
Options: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Restaurant, Getting tickets in advance recommended
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