Zoology collection visitor information
Detail of the terracotta moulding of starfish and shells on the Museum's Waterhouse Building.
How to get to the Museum
For directions, see getting here.
For information about public transport serving South Kensington tube station, bus routes and fares see Transport for London. The Museum is within Zone 1.
Consider buying an Oyster Card for much cheaper daily or monthly fares. It will allow you to use underground and mainline trains, and buses.
Disabled parking
There is on-street parking for disabled Blue Badge holders outside the Exhibition Road entrance. On-site parking spaces for disabled Blue Badge holders are limited. For further information please check the Museum’s access guide.
The Museum is within London’s Congestion Zone and driving incurs a daily fee. See Transport for London congestion charging.
Entry to the Museum
- Before 10.00
Enter via the Exhibition Road staff entrance. The staff on duty will contact your host to come and meet you. - After 10.00
You may also enter through the Cromwell Road entrance. The staff on the Information Desk will contact your host to come and meet you. During the school holidays this entrance is very busy so we would strongly recommend that you use the Bronze Gate in order to avoid the long queues.
Whilst you are working in the Museum your security pass or visitor badge must be visible at all times.
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Accommodation
Some suggestions to help Zoology Department visitors find nearby accommodation.
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Disclaimer
External links are provided here only to help visitors get to the Museum. The Natural History Museum cannot accept liability or guarantee the quality of the services.