The Natural History Museum
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About The Natural History Museum

Hundreds of exciting, interactive exhibits. Highlights include 'Dinosaurs', the ultimate dinosaur exhibition; 'Creepy-Crawlies', guaranteed to have you scratching in minutes; 'Human Biology', the must-see exhibition about ourselves; 'Ecology' and 'Mammals', with its unforgettable blue whale. Don't miss 'The Power Within', offering an 'earthquake experience' and, if you are visiting with children, 'Investigate' - an exciting new hands-on science centre. Phase One of the new Darwin Centre offers a chance to see the science behind the scenes.

Ice skating will also be available from November to January (specific dates yet to be confirmed).

Facilities

Opening Times Everyday 10.00 - 17.50 . Last admission 17.30. Open late on the last Friday of each month. Closed 24 - 26 December.
Booking and payment details Free

The Natural History Museum Address

Address:
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7942 5000
Email:
Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/exclusive-events

Prices for The Natural History Museum

Adult: Free (USD0.00)

Free, charges on special exhibitions.

Location Information for The Natural History Museum

Address:
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7942 5000
Email:
Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/exclusive-events
Public transport: South Kensington, London Underground
By Road: Either use pedestrian tunnel from underground station and exit where signposted or walk up Exhibition Rd and cross Cromwell Rd to locate museum.

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Visit London review of The Natural History Museum

Reviewed by: Visit London
From the largest to the oldest animals in the world, the National History Museum is home to a huge collection of exhibits. Come face to face with a terrifying T Rex, experience an earthquake or find out everything there is to know about creepy crawlies in this amazing museum. If you're visiting with kids, don't miss Investigate, the science lab for 7 to 14 year olds, or Earth Lab, where you can handle fossils and other geographical specimens.

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Traveller Rating:

4.0
Based on 45 reviews
Ranked #42

  Latest 5 reviews of The Natural History Museum

Not as good as I remembered

I remember loving this place when I was a teenager but I was so disappointed after my recent visit. The building itself is still impressive and our wait was very brief, but once we were inside it was...

I remember loving this place when I was a teenager but I was so disappointed after my recent visit. The building itself is still impressive and our wait was very brief, but once we were inside it was all a bit of an anti-climax. Most of the exhibits we saw (the insects, the birds) looked shabby and moth-eaten, Many of the display cases were filled with dust and their contents were faded and tatty. The geology/earth section was pretty dull with many of the 'interactive' attractions not working properly. After our small, over-priced lunch we decided to leave. What a let down. If you want to visit an excellent museum in the area, I would suggest the V&A next door.

 
3.0
7 January 2010
by MummyC, Essex, UK

Great Free Museum

2nd visit to this museum, since we first went a year ago my little boy has been constantly asking to go back to the "Dinosaur Museum". Dinosaur section was fantastic again but very very...

2nd visit to this museum, since we first went a year ago my little boy has been constantly asking to go back to the "Dinosaur Museum".

Dinosaur section was fantastic again but very very busy.

Great day out, you need to allow a full day to go round it, or just an hour for the dinosaur section. Brilliant for the kids, especially the animated T-Rex. And its FREE.

 
5.0
6 January 2010
by Sue97a, Yorkshire

The best museum I have ever been...

The best museum I have ever been to. The first thing to say of course is that the museum is absolutely FREE - no entrance fees whatsoever. There is just so much to see and do at this museum...

The best museum I have ever been to.

The first thing to say of course is that the museum is absolutely FREE - no entrance fees whatsoever.

There is just so much to see and do at this museum. The dinosaur section is always extremely popular andd I would recommend doing this one first. It is packed with skeletons and a life-size moving T-Rex as a treat at the end.

There's an earthquake room which is modelled like a supermarket - you stand on a platform and the floor shakes to mimic the Kobe earthquake, plus sound effects, which is fun.

The animal section is brilliant - here's your chance to see an actual dodo (stuffed of course), plus a myriad of other exotic and sometimes extinct mammals. All with information signs which are really interesting.

In the insect section they have a model house that you go in and have to spot all the minibeasts that have taken up residence, which again is fun and good for children.

There's an escalator that you go on and travel up into space, while you marvel at the constellations all around you.

All this (plus much, MUCH more), and that's not even mentioning the spectacular architecture of the building itself - intricate and beautiful.

You really could spend all day in this museum as there is so much to see, and there really is something for absolutely everyone. Even if you don't like museums I thoroughly recommend giving it a go.

And once again remember, it's FREE!

 
5.0
1 January 2010
by Holly1987,

Unimaginative and Crowded

I went to the museum primarily to see the dinosaur skeletons. These, themselves, should have been worth the trip. However, the exhibit was very poorly laid out and emphasis was dragged away from the...

I went to the museum primarily to see the dinosaur skeletons. These, themselves, should have been worth the trip. However, the exhibit was very poorly laid out and emphasis was dragged away from the skeletons themselves. The viewing platform was a nightmare, as it was a veritable traffic jam of humanity. I am not a clostrophobic person, but I found myself hurrying to leave the crowds and tacky, cheasy displays

 
1.0
19 November 2009
by newvaliduernam, Wellington

Fantastic

This museum was wonderful. I went during the week and it was not overcrowded. There are exhibits for all ages from kids to adults with advanced knowledge of natural history topics. You can spend a...

This museum was wonderful. I went during the week and it was not overcrowded. There are exhibits for all ages from kids to adults with advanced knowledge of natural history topics. You can spend a whole day there; good concession, clean, EXCELLENT EXHIBITS. Well organized and layed-out. Make sure you take the Cacoon Tour. All this for FREE, no admision.

 
5.0
5 November 2009
by BillyNorm, Baghdad, Iraq

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Events at The Natural History Museum

  • Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year

    Exhibition

    23 Oct 2009 to 11 Apr 2010

    Stunning images of wildlife in all its forms at the Natural History Museum. Until 11 Apr

  • After Hours

    Exhibition

    30 Oct 2009 to 26 Mar 2010

    Experience After Hours, London's most unique Friday night out. Come and see the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and visit the futuristic Darwin Centre, listen to live music and relax with tapas and drinks.

  • Investigate for Families

    Exhibition

    15 Dec 2009 to 26 Mar 2010

    Natural History Museum organises a workshop entitled Investigate for Families.

  • Specimen Handling and Discussion

    Exhibition

    15 Dec 2009 to 26 Mar 2010

    This is an opportunity to look out for our friendly science educators and volunteers roving the galleries, encouraging visitors of all ages to discover more about the natural world, using Museum specimens - from frogs to fossils.

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