(Crocodylus cataphractus, African slender-snouted crocodile) Crocodiles evolved more than 200 million years ago and lived at the same time as the dinosaurs. (Crocodylus cataphractus, African slender-snouted crocodile) Crocodiles evolved more than 200 million years ago and lived at the same time as the dinosaurs.

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Filming and photography

We're here to help with your photographic and video requirements.

Images

The press office has a wide selection of photographs of the Museum's building and exhibitions available to publicise the Museum.

For further information, please contact the Press Office.

News and media filming

If you would like footage of the Natural History Museum or would like to interview one of our scientists or curators on film for a media story, the press office can make all the arrangements to make your crew’s visit enjoyable.

For further information, please contact the Press Office.

Documentary and commercial filming

The Natural History Museum’s unique building make it an ideal location for all kinds of commercial filming and photographic shoots. Whether it is natural history documentaries, TV adverts, music videos or training films, the Image Resources Department is available to help you.

For further information, visit our photography and filming pages.

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Cartoon image of lab coats with T.rex name label

Our fossil insect collection includes Rhyniognatha hirsti, the world's oldest fossil insect, dating back some 400 million years.