Latest news

Natural History Museum is Best of the Best - 16/05/2013

One of 4 accolades for the Museum at the Museums and Heritage Awards 2013 ceremony.
Fatal fungus found in third major amphibian group, caecilians - 15/05/2013

Chytrid fungus has been found in caecilians for the first time.
Spot pests and diseases with the OPAL tree health survey - 09/05/2013

People are being asked to examine the trees in their local area.
Tinkerbella nana, a new species of fairyfly - 30/04/2013

It's just about visible to the naked eye. Discover this new species and genus.
Museum meteorite CT scans help prepare for space missions - 29/04/2013

Museum scientists are finding the best way to study meteorites returned from Mars.
Eye-catching owl butterfly emerges at Sensational Butterflies - 26/04/2013

A rare double-eyed owl butterfly has emerged at the Museum.
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge becomes Museum Patron - 19/04/2013

The announcement follows The Duchess opening the Museum’s Treasures exhibition last year.
Salgado exhibition opens at the Natural History Museum - 11/04/2013

See over 200 spectacular black and white photographs by the world-leading photographer.
Sensational Butterflies opens at the Natural History Museum - 29/03/2013

The live tropical butterfly house opens on the Museum east lawn from today.
Blue-bellied fish is a surprise catch - 27/03/2013

A new Amazonian miniature fish is discovered.