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
World's smallest mini mammoth is identified - 09/05/2012
Museum scientists identify a dwarf mammoth in the Mediterranean. Watch the video.
How the pufferfish got its beak - 07/05/2012
The origin of the unusual beak of pufferfishes has been discovered by Museum scientists.
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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Animal Inside Out
Go on an anatomical safari of the natural world and see how animal bodies look and work when the flesh is stripped away.
06 Apr 2012 - 16 Sep 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 -
Displaying the Dead - After Hours event
What emotions does the sight of human remains stir? And is such a display life, science, art, or all 3? Join the discussion.
25 May 2012, 19:00
May event highlights
Join our nature carnival full of family activities on 27 May.
Our annual fair Big Nature Day, which celebrates the biodiversity of the great outdoors, returns to the Wildlife Garden and Darwin Centre on 27 May.
Discover the Museum at night
Explore your creative side with our new series of Nature on Canvas evening art courses from 31 May. Our next Friday Late opening is 25 May where you can visit our exhibitions or take part in a discussion on Displaying the Dead.
