With a long an winding history, there's a lot to uncover within our collection.
Established in 1869
One of the oldest and largest private herbaria in the country
Learn about our history on our website or in person with our treasure trove of historical memorabilia!
Over 950,000 specimens
We're not just home to vascular plants, we also have a vibrant collection of moss, algae, lichens, and moss specimens
Come visit and explore the myriad of collections we have!
More than just a collection
We're also a hub for all things botanical on campus, we're home to many local and worldwide botanical resources
We are home to one of the largest image collections, CUBIC!
The collection houses around 950,000 specimens.
Our History
Explore the history of the Cornell University Herbarium.
Policies & Procedures
Our policies and procedures regarding depositing specimens, destructive sampling, accessing collection data, loans, exchanges & gifts and general Herbarium use.
Contact Us
Learn the best ways to contact the Hortorium Herbarium.