The Linnean Society of London
'The cultivation of the Science of Natural History in all its branches'
The Linnean Society of London is the world’s oldest active biological society. Founded in 1788, the Society takes its name from the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778) whose botanical, zoological and library collections have been in its keeping since 1829. As it moves into its third century the Society continues to play a central role in the documentation of the world’s flora and fauna – as Linnaeus himself did – recognising the continuing importance of such work to biodiversity conservation.
A Forum for Natural History
The Society uniquely embraces the entire sweep of natural history. It promotes the study of all aspects of the biological sciences, with particular emphasis on evolution, taxonomy, biodiversity and sustainability. It encourages and communicates scientific advances in these and associated fields through its three world-class journals, special publications, meetings and website. At the same time, the Society reaches out to future biologists through schools and educational programmes.
A Fellowship of Natural Historians
The Society’s Fellowship is international, and its 2,000 Fellows are drawn from all walks of life, ranging from leading professional scientists to amateur naturalists. The Society welcomes anyone interested in natural history, in all its forms. Scientists, horticulturalists, artists and historians of natural history, both amateur and professional, are all warmly encouraged to join its growing Fellowship and to attend its meetings. The Society holds meetings on a wide variety of subjects relating to natural history and these are open to all – both Fellows and the general public.
Our Library contains some 40,000 monographs dating from 1483 to the present, focusing on plant and animal identificaion and classification, evolutionary biology and the history of natural history.
If you are not already a member we do hope that you will still attend our events (which are open to members and non-members alike), or use our email update service - linnean-news - to stay in touch.
The Society is located at Burlington House, Piccadilly, which was developed by the Government in the nineteenth century as a meeting place for the arts and sciences. It shares a courtyard with the Royal Academy of Arts, the Society of Antiquaries of London, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Geological Society of London, and the Royal Astronomical Society.
Contact Us
For further details about the Society and its activities, please contact:
The Linnean Society of London Burlington House Piccadilly London W1J 0BF United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7434 4479 Fax: +44 (0)20 7287 9364 Email: info(at)linnean.org or library(at)linnean.org
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The Society received its Grant of Arms in December 1802. The design was based on that chosen by Linnaeus.
The motto, "Naturae Discere Mores", means "to learn the ways of nature". The three fields in the shield represent the three kingdoms of nature.
Find out more about the history of the Linnean Society of London
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