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  • Open every day 10.00-17.50

    Last entry to the Museum 17.30

    Closed 24-26 December

  • Admission is free. There is a charge for some exhibitions. Group bookings available. 

  • The Natural History Museum
    Cromwell Road
    London SW7 5BD

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What's on

Find out what's on with our calendar of activities, special events and temporary exhibitions.

Inside Life in the Dark exhibition

Exhibitions and events

Explore new exhibitions, find out about evening events and book tickets online.

Getting here

Plan your journey to the Museum and find out about transport options and parking.

The Museum's Ice Rink at dusk with people skating around the Christmas tree.

19 things to do this winter

Baby, it's cold outside, so we've wrapped up 19 fun things to do this winter.

See what's on, including festive fun and hidden treasures, gruesome crimes and new discoveries.

Top five things to do for kids

  • <h4>1. Get hands-on in Investigate</h4>

    1. Get hands-on in Investigate

    Drop into our science centre where kids and adults can get hands-on with the Museum's collection.

  • <h4>2. Take a photo with Andy's clock</h4>

    2. Take a photo with Andy's clock

    See the clock from the CBeebies shows Andy's Dinosaur Adventures and Andy's Prehistoric Adventures in Hintze Hall. 

  • <h4>3. Stomp this way</h4> <p> </p>

    3. Stomp this way

    Roar! Try and find the Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus, Mantellisaurus and Triceratops 
    hanging out in the galleries.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • <h4>4. Feel the ground move beneath your feet</h4> <p> </p>

    4. Feel the ground move beneath your feet

    Experience the power of our famous earthquake simulator.

  • <h4>5. Ride through the centre of the earth</h4>

    5. Ride through the centre of the earth

    Enjoy an atmospheric journey through Earth to the upper Red Zone galleries.

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Fun activities for families and kids

Plan the perfect family day out. Get up-close with nature and enjoy fun, family-friendly activities for curious kids and inquisitive parents.

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Explore the galleries

Get around with the Museum map and discover what you can see and do in our 36 free galleries.

Mammals on display at the Museum at Tring in Hertfordshire.

The Museum at Tring

Discover our world-class collection of animals and birds at the Natural History Museum at Tring.

Eat, drink and shop

Visit our restaurant and cafes to enjoy fresh food and drinks, or find a gift in our Museum shops.


Access at South Kensington

Make sure your visit runs smoothly with our guide to luggage storage, cloakrooms, toilets, lifts and parking. You'll also find information about facilities for disabled visitors.

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