The Linnean Society was founded in 1788, and is the oldest learned society devoted to the science of natural history. We are a not-for-profit organisation focusing on delivering our charitable objectives of science, heritage and education through our activities, events and publications.

Named after the famous scientist Carl Linnaeus, the Linnean Society has long been involved in investigating and understanding the natural world around us. We have plenty of resources available to download from our website and from our home in Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, we run school workshops, family engagement days and bespoke tours and events.