Skull of Phorusrhacos longissimus) At two and a half metres tall, Phorusrhacos longissimus is an example of a 'terror bird', top predators that lived in South America about 50 million years ago.

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Group bookings

The more the merrier

We offer benefits to groups organising a visit to the Museum. Get more information below.

With fantastic temporary exhibitions, discounts on refreshments booked in advance, great shops and a step-free entrance, the Museum's the perfect place for a group visit.

Benefits of group bookings

  • The Museum's permanent gallery exhibitions are free to all visitors.
  • Groups get 15% discount for temporary exhibitions when booking online.
  • Discounts are also available on refreshments booked in advance.
  • There are coach drop-off points outside the main entrance on Cromwell Road and also near the Exhibition Road entrance.

To book refreshments in advance with discount, please send an email to Benugo.

Temporary exhibitions

15% discount on all tickets to temporary exhibitions for groups of 10 or more. To get your discount simply book tickets online in the usual way and if you purchase 10 or more tickets your discount will automatically be applied.

Extinction: Not the End of the World?
8 February – 8 September 2013

More than 99 per cent of all the species that have ever lived on Earth are now extinct. This exhibition will explore the science of extinction and considers compelling questions.
Find out more about Extinction: Not the End of the World?

Sensational Butterflies
29 March - 15 September 2013

From chomping caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, the Museum comes alive this summer with the return of our popular outdoor butterfly exhibition.
Find out more about Sensational Butterflies

Sebastião Salgado: Genesis
11 April - 8 September 2013

See extraordinary black and white images from the world-renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado in our much-anticipated exhibition opening here next year.  
Find out more about Sebastião Salgado: Genesis

Planning your visit

The Museum can get busy on weekends and during school holidays, so try planning your visit for a weekday morning to get the most from your group visit.

Information about accessible travel, Museum entrances, getting around the Museum and accessible facilities can be found in the Access guide.

See the Facilities page for information on facilities in the Museum such as toilets, cash machines, meeting points and first aid. Our eating and drinking section has information on all the cafés and restaurants at the Museum.

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