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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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What's on
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Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011 exhibition
See the best wildlife photos on the planet.
21 Oct 2011 - 11 Mar 2012 -
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 -
Do we naturally need heroes? - After Hours event
Does society need heroic figures? Who are our modern heroes and what do they say about us? Join the discussion.
27 Jan 2012, 19:00 -
First Earth Debate asks Can we put a price on nature? - 25/01/2012
The first debate streams live from the Museum tonight and looks at the issues coming up at Rio+20.
More news
Kids only
Life in disguise
Meet the masters of disguise of the animal kingdom. Sometimes, sneaky is the safest thing to be.
Build a volcano
Every volcano has a different character and style. Make your own volcano and watch it erupt in this explosive game.
Nature online
Wildlife in winter
Get ideas for species to spot, wildlife watching tips, and surveys to take part in, such as the Great holly hunt, during the winter months.
Earth Debates
Discuss the big issues for the Earth Summit 2012, from how to produce enough food sustainably for the growing world population, to how to achieve a green economy.
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Gift of the month
Ditch disposables and sip from this limited-edition stainless steel water bottle with a fun fish design instead.
Wildlife photo gifts
Snap up the latest photography gifts and merchandise from Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year.