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

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

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

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.

Resources

Useful botanical resources for New York and beyond.

Contact Us

Learn the best ways to contact the Hortorium Herbarium.