Two hours at the Museum
Whether you're visiting for the first time or the fiftieth, these self-guided tours will take you through the best the Museum has to offer.
Family favourites
Round up your family and take a tour to see some of the Museum's biggest sights including dinosaurs, whales and volcanoes.
Exhibits with impact
Uncover some of the Museum's most fascinating stories with this tour aimed at adults and solo travellers.
Hidden treasures
Even if you've visited the Museum before and have seen the highlights, there's still plenty to discover. This tour guides you through some of the Museum's lesser-known treasures and is great for all ages.
Take an audio-guided tour of Hintze Hall
Sir David Attenborough's unmistakable voice and expertise on all things nature make him the perfect person to take you on an audio-guided tour of Hintze Hall's star specimens.
Six free things to do at the Museum
There is so much for families to explore in the galleries, including your favourite dinosaurs, volcanoes and mammals.
Don't miss Andy's clock, the Mammals (blue whale) gallery and the popular earthquake simulator.
14 things to do this winter for adults
Need some inspiration for things to do on your next visit?
Find out what's on at the Museum during December, January and February. With silent discos, live talks with scientists, the nation's favourite dinosaur and fabulous photography - there's an activity for everyone.
Ready to go?
Book your free Museum entry ticket now and discover 4.6 billion years of our planet's history.
Galleries
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Blue Zone
From dinosaurs to mammals, explore the amazing diversity of life on Earth.
Dinosaurs
The Museum's dinosaurs are world-famous. Meet the roaring T. rex, see the skull of a Triceratops and wander among fossils in the Dinosaurs gallery.
Explore the gallery before it opens to the public on one of our special guided tours. Book your Dinotour now.
Images of Nature
See how artists and scientists view the natural world through more than 100 images from the Museum's collection in the Images of Nature gallery.
Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles
Meet some of the most weird and wonderful water-dwelling species in the Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles gallery.
Marine Invertebrates
Investigate the lives of ocean inhabitants in the Marine Invertebrates gallery.
Andy's clock
See the clock from the CBeebies shows Andy's Dinosaur Adventures and Andy's Prehistoric Adventures in the Central Cafe near Hintze Hall.
Contemplation Room
This is a quiet, naturally lit room used for prayer and reflection.
Please speak to our staff in Hintze Hall if you wish to use the room.
Mammals
The Mammals gallery is open but empty while we refurbish our display cases to improve the conditions for our mammal specimens.
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Green Zone
Follow our planet's evolution and walk beneath a 25.2-metre blue whale skeleton.
Hintze Hall
Whale hello there! Walk beneath the largest animal on Earth and explore dozens of other exhibits representing 4.5 billion years of natural history.
Birds
Discover an extinct dodo, our historical hummingbird cabinet and a Victorian avian anatomy display in the Birds gallery.
Creepy Crawlies
Satisfy your curiosity for insects, crabs, centipedes and spiders, and explore all things arthropod in the Creepy Crawlies gallery.
Minerals
Step back in time to see the Museum as it was in 1881 with its original oak display cabinets in the Minerals gallery.
The Vault
Some of nature's most unique and valuable treasures are on display in the Vault gallery. See a piece of the Winchcombe meteorite, from the first meteorite fall to have been recovered in the UK for 30 years.
Fossils from Britain
Trace our fossil record through mud, silt, sand and time. See preserved shark teeth and spot the fossil fakes in the Fossils from Britain gallery.
Fossil Marine Reptiles
Find out what was going on in the oceans while dinosaurs dominated the land in the Fossil Marine Reptiles gallery.
Treasures
Explore 22 objects spanning 4.5 billion years of Earth's history. Each exhibit tells a remarkable story and has been chosen for its scientific, historical and cultural importance.
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Red Zone
Take a journey through our spectacular Earth sculpture and find out about the tremendous forces that shape our planet.
Earth Hall and Stegosaurus
Meet our incredible dinosaur specimen, the most intact Stegosaurus fossil skeleton ever found. At three metres tall and almost six metres long, it's a dramatic welcome to Earth Hall.
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Epic forces are at work every day, changing the face of our planet. Explore how the powers within shape the world in which we live.
Don't miss the famous earthquake simulator.
Human Evolution
Trace the origins and evolution of our species, and explore what makes us human.
Earth's Treasury
Discover minerals, gemstones and rocks in the Earth's Treasury gallery.
From the Beginning
Explore the evolution of life on our planet in the From the Beginning gallery.
Restless Surface
How has wind, water and other weather shaped Earth? And how long has it taken? Find out in the Restless Surface gallery.
Lasting Impressions
Examine remarkable fossil evidence of long-ago events in the Lasting Impressions gallery.
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Orange Zone
See scientists at work in the Darwin Centre and marvel at curious specimens stored in spirit.
Zoology spirit building
The Museum has over 23 million specimens stored in alcohol in the spirit collection. You can find some of the spirit collection on display next to the Attenborough Studio.
The Zoology spirit building is a public space tucked away from the main areas of the Museum, offering a quiet place for reflection and prayer.
The Cocoon
Explore science and nature in the Darwin Centre's Cocoon and meet experts at Attenborough Studio events.
Eat, drink and shop
Roaming the galleries can be exhausting stuff, so why not rest and refuel in one of our cafes? There's a selection of fresh food and hot and cold drinks available. Browse the shops for dinosaur- and other nature-inspired gifts.