Our Herbarium contains around seven million preserved vascular plant specimens. The Herbarium itself is open to academic visitors upon request and to the public via special events such as open days.Access to the Library Reading Room is free and open to the public. The Reading Room has a reference collection, an exhibition area and also book and journal displays.You are welcome to drop-in on the day if you wish to visit the Reading Room. For more formal research enquiries, or to consult specific items from within the collections, registration is required.