About us
Our vision and mission
Our vision is to advance our knowledge of the natural world, inspiring better care of our planet.
Our mission is to maintain and develop our collections, and use them to promote the discovery, understanding, responsible use and enjoyment of the natural world.
Latest news
Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition statement - 20/01/2010
A press statement regarding the disqualification of the image, the storybook wolf, the 2009 overall competition winner.
Night at the Museum is roaring success - 19/01/2010
Hundreds of children spent a night at the Museum last weekend in the first ever sleepover Dino Snores event.
Contact and enquiries
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
UK
- General enquiries and staff contact enquiries
+44 (0)20 7942 5000
(8.00-17.50 Mon-Fri; 9.00-17.50 Sat-Sun) - Identification enquiries
- Main information desk
+44 (0)20 7942 5011
(10.00-17.45 Mon-Sun) - Customer services
+44 (0)20 7942 5511 or email us
(10.00-18.00 Mon-Fri) - Ticket enquiries
Email us(Mail checked 10.00-17.00 Mon-Sun)
What's on
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Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Be inspired by stunning photographs, revealing the splendour, drama and variety of life on Earth, in this year's exhibition.
23 Oct 2009 - 11 Apr 2010 -
All Frogs Great and Small
Join us as we take a look at frogs of different shapes and sizes from across the globe.
09 Feb 2010, 14:30 -
Happy Birthday Mr Darwin
Join us as Museum scientist Sandy Knapp discusses why, 201 years after his birth, Darwin is still as important as ever.
12 Feb 2010, 14:30