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
Sneak preview of nature's best images - 19/08/2010
Two of the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year images are revealed today.
Spinal gap of barbeled dragonfishes mystery solved - 17/08/2010
The mystery of a gap between the skull and backbone in barbeled dragonfishes has been solved.
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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Butterfly Explorers
Explore different habitats across the world in our exciting butterfly house with live butterflies, and outdoor play area.
08 Apr 2010 - 26 Sep 2010 -
After Hours: Science Uncovered
Come and celebrate our amazing research at our biggest-ever after hours event.
24 Sep 2010, 16:00 -
Ida fossil cast on display
Marvel at Ida, the most complete fossil primate ever found, in Tree gallery.
27 May 2009 - 27 May 2020