Explore the natural world with us

Take part in the Natural History Museum's bluebell survey

Identify bluebells

Have you seen any of Britain's favourite flower yet? Record your bluebell sightings and help us find out if climate change is affecting their flowering times.

Take part in the 2012 bluebell survey

Entry is free

(there is a charge for temporary exhibitions)....

Monday to Sunday10:00 - 17:50

The Museum is open every day except 24-26 December. Last admission is at 17:30.

Natural History Museum 
Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000

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Find out the opening times of the Natural History Museum at Tring here.


NaturePlus

What's on

  • Animal Inside Out
    Animal Inside Out

    Go on an anatomical safari of the natural world and see how animal bodies look and work when the flesh is stripped away.
    06 Apr 2012 - 16 Sep 2012

  • Scott's Last Expedition exhibition
    Scott's Last Expedition exhibition

    Explore the captivating story of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's 1910-1913 Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica.
    20 Jan 2012 - 02 Sep 2012

  • Plants of the Past
    Plants of the Past

    Join us as we step back in time and, using real specimens, discover how plants have evolved over millions of years.
    17 May 2012, 14:30

  • The world's smallest mammoth may have looked like a dwarf version of this mammoth.
    World's smallest mini mammoth is identified - 09/05/2012

    Museum scientists identify a dwarf mammoth in the Mediterranean. Watch the video.

    More news

Education

Education
School activities

Find out about our exciting 2012 programme of events, workshops and hands-on activities for school groups.

Online resources
Give a gift to the Museum

Browse a selection of online learning resources produced by the Museum for your pupils to use in class or at home.

Nature online

Triceratops
Dinosaurs and other extinct creatures

Explore the Top 5 dinosaurs in the Dino Directory, an augmented reality Coelophysis and much more.

Bluebell survey 2010
Bluebell survey

Help scientists find out when UK bluebells are flowering and take part in the Museum's Bluebell survey.

Buy online

Animal Inside Out bag
Animal Inside Out gifts

Pick up unique anatomical jewellery, fun clothes, toys and specially designed, animal-inspired gifts exclusive to the Museum in the online shop.

Colourful mug
Dinosaur imposters mug

Guzzle your favourite drink in this fun and colourful mug, our Gift of the Month.