Take a look inside

'The Darwin Centre shows the public more of our vital research and our internationally important collections. I hope the centre will inspire people to think about the natural environment differently and in turn inspire them to take better care of our planet.'

Dr Michael Dixon - Director

Go to Darwin Centre website

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 at Tring opening times

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000

What's on

Education

School activities at the new Darwin Centre
School programme

Explore our activities for all ages and abilities. They include foundation to A-level and activities at the new Darwin Centre.

Adult short courses
Adult short courses

Interact with Museum experts and boost your enthusiasm for natural history with our adult short courses, starting in March 2010.

Nature online

Jimmy Doherty is one of the presenters on the BBC's Museum of Life
Museum of Life

Jimmy Doherty reveals what goes on behind the scenes at the Museum in the BBC Two television series Museum of Live tonight at 8pm.

International Year of Biodiversity UK
2010 International Year of Biodiversity

Biodiversity is the Earth's diversity of plants, animals and habitats. Find out how you can help protect this precious resource in the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity.

Buy online

Museum of Life book accompanies the BBC Two television series
Museum of Life book

Buy the Museum of Life book that accompanies the six-part BBC television series and get all the fascinating insider facts and more.

Gift of the month
Human Body book

Tour the world's most complex machine with our gift of the month, the interactive Human Body book.