OUR MISSION To be a living museum which serves local, regional and global communities while developing and promoting public understanding of the relationship between the plant world, humanity and the rest of nature. OUR VISION Achieving and sustaining a position of recognized global excellence in the world of botanical gardens. FUNDERS The people of Ontario through Ontario Ministry of Culture, City of Hamilton, Regional Municipality of Halton, Royal Botanical Gardens members, The Auxiliary of Royal Botanical Gardens, and many corporations, foundations and individuals fund Royal Botanical Gardens.