Still Life | Exhibition-Related Events

Events programming associated with our exhibition (September 2026 - March 2027) showcasing the photographs of Swedish artist Lena Granefelt, featured next to the original herbarium specimens from Carl Linnaeus' pressed plants collection.

We run a diverse range of family events for you and your children, across age groups. Join us for workshops, child-friendly building tours and outdoors activities!

Our regular online Linnean Lens events are an in-depth look at an item in our Collections. Featuring an expert, who tells us about the background of an item, before a member of our team gives a live showing of the item.

Our exhibition on why the humble notebook has been an essential tool for celebrated thinkers throughout history opens on March 7. We'll be hosting a variety of events - lecture (both in-person and online), workshops and curator's tours around the theme.

Join us for free two-hour nature journalling workshops for 16- to 25-year-olds at the the historic Linnean Society of London. These workshops are offered free of charge thanks to the generous support of Westminster City Council.

A series of talks, workshops and tours alongside our 'Wonder' Exhibition. Inspired by the cabinet of curiosity that flourished in 17th and 18th-century Europe, 'Wonder' showcases the varied collections and lesser-seen objects held by the Linnean Society.

Workshops for art and nature lovers! We run regular workshops on art and craft activities including lino printing, embroidery, artwork and notebook making. Contact us on events@linnean.org if you would like to request a particular workshop.