Whale Hall closure
The Whale Hall is closed for refurbishment from 4 January until 26 March 2010. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Investigate centre
The Investigate centre in the Museum's basement will also be closed for gallery maintenance on the last Thursday of each month from 2.30pm, except when this falls in a school holiday. For full details please contact the Museum bookings office on +44 (0) 20 7942 5555.
In 2003 nearly 12,000 scientists from over 60 countries came to work at the Museum.