Name: Natural History Museum
Rating: 5.0

Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum Shop, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK

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Description

Discover the Natural History Museum, London’s iconic destination for nature, science, and discovery. Explore the world-famous Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, journey through 4.6 billion years of Earth’s history, and marvel at dinosaurs, gemstones, and wildlife displays.

Admission is free book ahead for the best experience. Enjoy Sir David Attenborough’s audio tour of Hintze Hall, interactive galleries, and family-friendly attractions like the earthquake simulator. Seasonal highlights include creative events and sustainability-focused exhibits. Outdoors, kids can connect with nature through fun, free activities like building dens and exploring plants. A visit to the Natural History Museum promises wonder, learning, and inspiration for all ages.

If you are looking for one of the world's most visited museum Natural History Museum in London. It is one of the places in Kensington and Chelsea Greater London for day out with kids and families.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Explore the Museum: Step inside one of London’s most iconic landmarks and uncover a world of natural wonders. From towering dinosaur skeletons and glittering gemstones to immersive wildlife displays, every gallery reveals the beauty and complexity of life on Earth. Whether it’s learning about prehistoric creatures, exploring the evolution of humanity, or understanding the delicate balance of ecosystems, the Natural History Museum offers an experience that both educates and inspires visitors of all ages.
Things to Do in the Galleries: Take an Audio-Guided Tour of Hintze Hall: Sir David Attenborough’s distinctive voice and unparalleled expertise make him the ideal guide for an audio tour of Hintze Hall’s most iconic specimens. Six Free Things to Do at the Museum. There is plenty for families to enjoy, from beloved dinosaurs to volcanoes and mammals. Be sure to visit the Dinosaur Gallery and experience the earthquake simulator. Explore family-friendly fun, 14 Things to Do This Autumn for Adults Autumn brings a variety of activities from September to November. Explore museum tours, new climate-focused galleries, and events designed to spark creativity an experience for every visitor.
Outdoor Activities for Kids: Fun and free things to do in parks, streets, or any outdoor space. Engage with nature through play, creativity, and curiosity with activities like building dens, sailing leaf boats, identifying plants, balancing stones, crafting mud faces, and exploring the wonders of the natural world. Perfect for families and children eager to connect with nature through hands-on discovery. See all activities

Facilities

Water Bottle Refil Point available
Picnic Area
Restaurant, Cafe, Snack Bar
Baby Change Room
Baby Care Room

What to see

Blue Zone – Life, Oceans, and Planetary Solutions: Discover the wonders of life in all its form from the tiniest insect to the largest mammal and explore how science is helping to create a sustainable future.
- Animal Kingdom & Mammals (Blue Whale Model): Encounter creatures from every corner of life hippos, hedgehogs, serpents, and snails showcasing nature’s vast diversity. Marvel at the largest mammals on Earth, from extinct mammoths to the awe-inspiring blue whale model suspended above Hintze Hall.
- Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles & Marine Invertebrates: Explore extraordinary aquatic and amphibious species in immersive displays filled with life from both water and land. Dive deeper into the mysterious world of ocean dwellers in the Marine Invertebrates Gallery.
- Creepy Crawlies: Get up close with insects, spiders, and arthropods in this interactive, family-friendly space where curiosity meets fun.
- Images of Nature: Discover more than 100 artistic and scientific depictions of nature drawn from the Museum’s vast historical collections.
- Fixing Broken Planet Gallery: An inspiring exhibition of science-driven, hopeful solutions that demonstrate how research and creativity can help build a sustainable future for our planet.
- Contemplation Room: A serene, naturally lit space designed for reflection and prayer accessible upon request from staff in Hintze Hall.
Green Zone – Birds, Fossils, and Natural Treasures: Explore a captivating blend of life on Earth from ancient fossils and marine reptiles to beautiful gemstones and rare scientific artefacts.
- Birds: Encounter the extinct dodo, admire the intricate hummingbird cabinet, and explore a fascinating Victorian avian anatomy display.
- Fossils from Britain & Fossil Marine Reptiles: Trace the fossil record through time, from preserved shark teeth to ocean giants that once ruled the seas.
- The Vault & Minerals: View geological wonders including a fragment of the Winchcombe meteorite, the first recovered in the UK in 30 years and step inside the 1881 Minerals Gallery, complete with its original oak display cases.
- Treasures & Hintze Hall Balconies: Explore 22 extraordinary objects spanning 4.5 billion years, each telling a story of science, history, and culture. Then admire Hintze Hall’s grand architecture and painted ceiling from its upper balconies.
Red Zone – Earth, Evolution, and Ancient Forces: Journey through the story of our planet from its fiery origins to the evolution of life and humanity.
- Earth Hall & Stegosaurus: Encounter the most complete Stegosaurus fossil ever found three metres tall and nearly six metres long a striking introduction to Earth Hall.
- Volcanoes, Earthquakes & Restless Surface: Uncover the immense forces that shape the Earth’s surface through wind, water, and geological activity.
- From the Beginning, Earth’s Treasury & Minerals of the Deep Earth: Follow the evolution of life across time and admire dazzling gemstones and rocks that reveal the natural beauty of our planet’s interior.
- Human Evolution & Lasting Impressions: Trace humanity’s origins, explore what makes us unique, and examine fossil evidence that reveals the story of life from millions of years ago.
- Enigmacursor – Earth Hall Mezzanine: Meet Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, a newly recognised small dinosaur species from the western USA, now a permanent resident of the Museum.
Orange Zone – Science, Discovery, and Research: Delve behind the scenes and witness the scientific work that drives the Museum’s discoveries.
- Zoology Spirit Building: Home to over 23 million preserved specimens stored in alcohol, offering a rare glimpse into one of the world’s largest spirit collections.
- The Cocoon (Darwin Centre): Journey through science and nature in the Darwin Centre’s Cocoon and meet Museum researchers during live interactive sessions at the Attenborough Studio.
Gardens and Outdoor Spaces: Step outside to explore nature in the Museum’s redesigned gardens and immersive outdoor exhibits.
- Museum Gardens & Fern the Diplodocus: Scan ponds for dragonflies, trace the footsteps of early humans, and admire Fern the Diplodocus a bronze sculpture supported by the Kasuma Trust, surrounded by ancient plant species and a prowling Hypsilophodon.
- Evolution Timeline: Follow Earth’s 4.5-billion-year story through an outdoor path of ancient rocks, supported by the Evolution Education Trust.
Events and Experiences: Engage with a range of unique events designed to inspire curiosity and wonder. From family workshops and themed exhibitions to expert talks and late-night openings, each experience brings a new perspective on science and the natural world. Seasonal events and temporary exhibitions provide fresh opportunities to learn, explore, and connect with nature throughout the year. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/whats-on.html

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open daily 10:00-17:50 (last entry 17.30)
Closed 24-26 December

Address: The Natural History Museum Shop, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK

Post Code: SW7 5BD

Council: Kensington and Chels

County: Greater London

Entrances: You can enter the Museum through any of our three main entrances.
- Central Entrance: This entrance is open and is accessible via the East Gate, on the corner of Cromwell Road and Exhibition Road. It’s step free with a ramp.
- East Entrance: This entrance is on Exhibition Road and is open. It’s not step free but there’s a lift from the entrance lobby to the galleries. Sometimes we may need to close this gate to manage crowds during busy periods.
- West Entrance: This entrance is open daily until 17.00 and is accessible via our Upper West Gate on Queen’s Gate. It’s not step free but there’s a lift from the entrance lobby to the galleries. what3words: ///plenty.voter.late
Transportation:
- By Tube: The nearest Tube station is South Kensington. It’s about a five-minute walk from both our Central Entrance via our East Gate and our East Entrance. Piccadilly, District and Circle line trains stop at South Kensington. This station is not step free. From the station use the subway tunnel for step-free access to our Central Entrance via our Subway Gate.
  - Gloucester Road station is about a 12-minute walk from Central Entrance and a seven-minute walk from our West Entrance. Piccadilly, District and Circle line trains stop at Gloucester Road. This station is not step free but has a lift.
  - Find the quickest route to visit by using Transport for London's Journey Planner.
- By bus: Several bus routes stop near the Museum. Visit Transport for London's website for details.
- By bicycle: There are cycle racks on Exhibition Road. The nearest Santander Cycles docking stations are on Exhibition Road and on Thurloe Place, near South Kensington Tube station.
- By coach: For groups travelling by coach, the drop-off point is outside the main entrance on Cromwell Road.
- By car: Do not have parking facilities on-site and parking around the Museum is limited.