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.

Skip to page content

Primary navigation

Group bookings

The more the merrier

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

Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Open until 11 April 2010

Visit this spectacular exhibition of 95 award-winning images from the world-famous, prestigious annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. This year the exhibition features larger images in its new Waterhouse Gallery.
Find out about Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition

Butterfly Explorers
8 April to 26 September 2010
East lawn

Come on an exciting expedition through our butterfly house. Explore 4 different habitats across the world and discover 100s of live butterflies. There's also an outdoor British garden with activities and play area.
Find out about Butterfly Explorers

The Deep
Opens 28 May 2010

Get ready for a voyage of discovery next spring. Enter a deep sea world, 11,000 metres down in the ocean, that is less explored than the surface of the moon.
Find out about The Deep

Events

Darwin Centre - now open

Share with our scientists the excitement of exploring, studying and preserving the natural world at the Darwin Centre. The new 8-storey, £78m landmark building is the most significant development at the Museum since opening its doors in 1881.

Get a fascinating insight into the science behind the Museum. to sign up for news about this event.

Find out more about the Darwin Centre

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.

The page has information about travel to and from the Museum.

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.

Print version