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 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.

2011 Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition
21 October 2011 - 11 March 2012

This world-renowned yearly exhibition at the Natural History Museum provides a spotlight on the rarely seen wonders of the natural world. Book tickets now to see the planet’s best wildlife photos selected from 1000s of international entries to the 2011 competition.
Find out about Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition

Scott's Last Expedition exhibition
Scott's Last Expedition
20 January - 2 September 2012

Discover the definitive story of Capt Robert Falcon Scott’s Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica in 1910-1913.
Find out more about Scott's Last Expedition

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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