RHS Botanical Art and Photography Show 2026
19 June - 2 August 2026
Book Now Admission: Tickets from £6. RHS Members and Saatchi Gallery Members go free.About
Botanical art and photography from around the world will be presented at Saatchi Gallery this summer as the annual RHS exhibition returns for a sixth year. Staged across three galleries, the best in contemporary botanical art and photography is presented by exhibitors from across the world. This year sees former medal winners returning alongside first-time exhibitors.
Showcasing an incredible diversity of botanical subjects from the vibrant wild plants that emerge after wildfires in northwest England, to the colourful mushrooms that grow in Japan – fungi seen growing on woodland walks in Cornwall, to the abundant wildflowers of protected nature reserves of Jeju Island off the coast of Korea and the endangered endemic limestone fynbos found only in South Africa’s Grootbos, to the knotty roots of well-loved garden-grown varieties at home – there is an abundance of illustration and photography to intrigue and delight.
This year’s photography exhibition presents a series of portfolio works exploring plants, gardens and natural landscapes, with photographers using close observation and technical skill to reveal the character, detail and diversity of the plant world. Subjects range from intimate studies of succulents and sunflowers to wider views of gardens and natural habitats from across the UK and beyond.
All of the artworks submitted have undergone a meticulous reviewing process by an expert judging panel and assessed on aesthetic appeal, scientific accuracy and technical skill. Once on display, the artists compete for an RHS medal – Gold, Silver-Gilt, and Bronze, as well as a ‘best in show’ award, namely Best Botanical Artwork, Best Botanical Art Exhibit, Best Portfolio Photography Exhibit, Best Single Image and Judges Special Award. The public will once again have the opportunity to vote in the People’s Choice award via the RHS website.
The Show contributes to a long legacy of botanical art collecting and display by the RHS, and complements the work of the RHS Lindley Collections, which holds more than 30,000 botanical paintings and heritage photographs.
Free entry for RHS and Saatchi Gallery members, on production of a valid membership card (pre-booking not required). Ticket holders for The Sun and The Moon also get free entry.
