About us

The Natural History Museum is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre.

We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today.

We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than seven million visitors annually.

We are creating advocates for the planet.

Careers

We employ 900 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.

Find out more about careers with us
A curator inspects a specimen

We are championing urban nature in the UK.

Find out how we are working around the world to drive change for a positive future.

We're becoming a greener Museum to help create a greener planet.

Find out about our management, reports, policies, procedures and freedom of information requests.

Diversity is one of our critical values. Find how we are making the Museum an inclusive and welcoming space.

Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales is a Patron of the Museum.

Discover the range and relevance of our activities.

Financial information about the Museum.

We are continually improving the visitor experience.

Discover how we work with partners to inspire participation in science.

Our Policy Unit connects world-leading research with those who make and shape decisions about the natural world.

We are continually working to improve your experience of using our website. Your feedback helps us make them better.

Terms and conditions

Find out more about the terms and conditions for our website and ticketing.

Find out how to get in touch.

Science centre

Our new collections, science and digitisation science centre will secure the future of the collection to deliver innovative solutions for the natural world.

Discover our new site

History and architecture

Learn more about the Museum's history and how this iconic building was designed.

Collections

Hans Sloane: Physician, collector and botanist

Hans Sloane’s collection formed the basis of the Natural History Museum.

A history of the Natural History Museum grounds and gardens

Take a stroll through the gardens of the past.

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