Wildlife Garden

Take a stroll in the meadows by the pond

The Wildlife Garden is open from 1 April to 31 October, from 10.00 until 17.00 daily. Enter via the Museum's west lawn.

You can visit at other times by appointment. Contact the Central Hall information desk on +44 (0)20 7942 5011 to arrange this.

Escape the city and wander through the tranquil habitats of the Wildlife Garden, including woodland, meadow and pond and more. Make it part of your overall visit to the Museum.
Find out more about our British habitats

The garden is a haven for 1000s of British plants and animals and demonstrates wildlife conservation in the inner city.
Browse some highlights in the slideshow

Activities and events

School activities

During the summer term we run activities that complement National Curriculum Science and Early Learning Goals. Find out more in school activities.

What's new in the Wildlife Garden

Our family of foxes are thriving and you can watch them on our foxcam.

Coming soon we have:

Bat Weekend on 28 and 29 August

Last year we became proud winners of the Green Flag Award again, which sets the standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales.

Wildlife Garden highlights

From marsh marigolds to moorhens, foxes to sheep and hornbeam to lime, the Wildlife Garden is buzzing with life throughout the year. Browse some of the highlights.
Map of the Wildlife Garden

The Wildlife Garden is next to the Museum's west lawn in the Orange Zone. This map shows you where to find the main pathways and areas of interest.

Wildlife Garden events

After Hours in summer

27 August 2010 18:00 - 21:30

Enjoy an evening drink and food, and visit The Deep exhibition and the Darwin Centre Courtyard terrace.
Summer After Hours: Up Close and Personal tour

27 August 2010 18:30 - 19:45, 20:00 - 21:15

Take an evening guided tour of The Deep Sea exhibition and then find out what lurks deep in our Wildlife Garden.