Natural History Museum London
The Natural History Museum in London will enlighten and amaze you with its renowned collection of 70 million specimens from around the planet
Once you get over the amazing terracotta facade and Victorian architecture of the Natural History Museum in London, you will be able to explore the incredible and renowned collection of specimens located inside.
The Museum is divided into four zones, each with many galleries representing Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Palaentology, and Zoology. The display of dinosaur skeletons is renowned. In addition to the displays the museum has a variety of events and activities each day ranging from talks and tours to films.
Since the Natural History Museum is a public museum it has free admission to all of its permanent galleries. This alone makes it a great place to visit, especially when travelling on a budget.
The Natural History Museum is open daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm except on December 24-26th.
This museum is located at the intersection of Cromwell and Exhibition Road adjacent to both the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum, so you may want to consider visiting them while in the area.
For more information about the Natural History Museum as well as exhibitions and hours see the official website link below.
Facts For Your Visit
Official Website: Natural History Museum London
Fee: NoOpen Now
Regular Hours:
Hours may be subject to change. Please verify on the official website.
- Monday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Category: Museums
Address:
Cromwell Road
London SW7 5BD
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7942 5000
Reviews
Lian A. Aug-19-2022
This museum is free to enter. You can book your entrance time ahead of time on the internet. However, when we got there at opening time, no one scanned... Read More
This museum is free to enter. You can book your entrance time ahead of time on the internet. However, when we got there at opening time, no one scanned...Robyn P. Aug-18-2022
I REALLY wanted to like this museum. Ultimately, it was just underwhelming. PROS FREE ADMISSION Gorgeous Historical Building Very Friendly Staff... Read More
I REALLY wanted to like this museum. Ultimately, it was just underwhelming.
PROS
FREE ADMISSION
Gorgeous Historical Building
Very Friendly Staff...Aaron C. Jun-11-2022
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Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines | South Kensington Station | 5 MInutes |
How to get to Natural History Museum London by Tube
From South Kensington Station exit onto Thurloe Street and walk to your right (east) ½ block to Exhibition Road and follow it north, then go left on Cromwell Road. The museum is just ahead on your right.
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