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The Botanical Research Institute of Texas, or BRIT, is a fascinating facility hous ing nearly one million plant specimens and also has a vast library on botany and horticulture. Much of the collection represents the lifetime work of Lloyd Shinners, one of the most influential Texas botanists of the 20th century. The Botanical Research Institute of Texas is located in a historic, turn-of-the-century warehouse . BRIT is dedicated to conserving our natural heritage by deepening our knowledge of the plant world. Please call in advance for guided tours.
500 E. 4th St.
817-332-4441
Botanical Research Institute
of Texas Web site
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