Foundation for Dutch Botanical Heritage
Classified as Dutch Botanical Heritage:
# Dried plants saved in herbaria collected all over the world by Dutch explorers and botanists.
# Artworks of plants made by Dutch botanical artists.
# Photographs of plants made by Dutch photographers.
# The use of plants by Dutch artisans.
Our Mission:
# Bring all existing Dutch Botanical Heritage and knowledge at one online place.
# Share Dutch Botanical Heritage with a wide audience, all over the world.
# Develop a Botanical Heritage visitor center in the Netherlands.
BOTANICAL HERITAGE RESEARCH (EUROPE)
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Herbaria and artworks of botanical artists are kept save in the archives of several art musea and natural history organizations. We aim to bring Dutch botanical heritage at one online place. Herewith we have made a first attempt for an overview of botanical heritage in Europe. This overview gives a better understanding of the role the Dutch played in collecting and depicting plants worldwide.
Timeline
Have a look at the timeline of Botanical Heritage in Europe from ancient times to our modern era.
DUTCH BOTANICAL HERITAGE EVENTS
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Through presentations, exhibitions and tours we aim to share Dutch Botanical Heritage with a wider
audience all over the world. Please contact us for a tailor made program.
Lectures
Like to know all about the history of Botanical Heritage? Book a lecture and step into a world where art and history come together; unique botanical works that bring stories of times gone by to life! - in Dutch and Enlish
Tour
Learn all about the Dutch Botanical Heritage while visiting Unesco Worldheritage in the countryside of the Netherlands
Mobile exhibition
We have designed a mobile exhibition about Dutch Botanical Heritage to accompany a presentation or a tour.
