BRIT Guide

Why are there plants on the roof? What’s a herbarium? Who is BRIT and what do they do? This app was designed to answer common questions from visitors as well as provide a fun, educational experience through interactive self-guided tours. Keep an eye out for updates as new thematic tours are added regularly!

The Botanical Research Institute of Texas is an international scientific research and learning center focused on conservation and knowledge sharing. BRIT shares knowledge about the plant world to enhance life for people and all living things.

Founded in 1987 and based in Fort Worth, BRIT documents the diversity of plant life and conducts extensive research around the world. In the last 10 years, BRIT scientists have located and described scores of species previously unknown to science. Our scientists share the same desires and traits as the botanist-explorers of the 18th century. We’re adventurous, curious, passionate, independent, and smart. In addition, we are teachers. We are driven to find new plant species and research plant life for agricultural, economic, environmental, medical, and social uses and to share that knowledge in the classroom and the research laboratory. 

Investigate and Educate: Plant to planet.