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.
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Family favourites
Round up your family and take a tour to see some of the Museum's biggest sights including dinosaurs, whales and volcanoes.
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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.
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Exhibits with impact
Uncover some of the Museum's most fascinating stories with this tour aimed at adults and solo travellers.
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 Dinosaur gallery and the popular earthquake simulator.
15 things to do this autumn for adults
Find out what's on at the Museum during September, October and November.
With spooky openings, museum tours, the world's biggest dinosaur and fabulous photography - there's an activity for everyone.
Walk alongside a giant
Titanosaur: Life as the Biggest Dinosaur is now open.
Discover the colossal Patagotitan mayorum. Four times heavier than Dippy the Diplodocus and 12 metres longer than Hope our blue whale, don't miss your chance to see this extraordinary dinosaur up close.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Explore the natural world in all its fragility and diversity at the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, where 100 powerful photographs tell the story of a planet under pressure.
Opening 13 October
Galleries and topics to explore
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Dinosaurs and fossils
Discover the origins of life on earth and experience incredible dinosaur fossils in our most popular galleries.
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.
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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.
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Fossil Marine Reptiles
Find out what was going on in the oceans while dinosaurs dominated the land in the Fossil Marine Reptiles gallery.
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Human Evolution
Trace the origins and evolution of our species, and explore what makes us human.
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Animal kingdom
See the creatures we share our planet with, walk beneath a 25.2-metre blue whale skeleton and even witness animals that have since gone extinct.
Mammals (blue whale model)
Discover the biggest mammals in the animal kingdom.
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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.
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Creepy Crawlies
Satisfy your curiosity for insects, crabs, centipedes and spiders, and explore all things arthropod in the Creepy Crawlies gallery.
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Mammals
Explore the rich diversity of mammals, from polar bears to pygmy shrews in the Mammals gallery.
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Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles
Meet some of the most weird and wonderful water-dwelling species in the Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles gallery.
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Birds
Discover an extinct dodo, our historical hummingbird cabinet and a Victorian avian anatomy display in the Birds gallery.
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Marine Invertebrates
Investigate the lives of ocean inhabitants in the Marine Invertebrates gallery.
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Earth, minerals and the environment
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.
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Lasting Impressions
Examine remarkable fossil evidence of long-ago events in the Lasting Impressions gallery.
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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.
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Minerals
Step back in time to see the Museum as it was in 1881 with its original oak display cabinets in the Minerals gallery.
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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.
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Earth's Treasury
Discover minerals, gemstones and rocks in the Earth's Treasury gallery.
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From the Beginning
Explore the evolution of life on our planet in the From the Beginning gallery.
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Restless Surface
How has wind, water and other weather shaped Earth? And how long has it taken? Find out in the Restless Surface gallery.
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The history of natural history
Journey through time with these galleries that tell the story of natural history research and collection through art, photography and collections.
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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Hintze Hall Balconies
Wander among soaring birds, a slice of sequoia and hear stories about the people whose work and ideas have shaped the Museum.
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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.
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Lasting Impressions
Examine remarkable fossil evidence of long-ago events in the Lasting Impressions gallery.
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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.
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Popular places and quieter spaces
See the ever-popular Andy's Clock, escape to The Anning Rooms for Members and Patrons or see scientists at work and engage in hands-on family-friendly activities in the Darwin Centre.
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.
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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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Zoology spirit building
The Museum has over 23 million specimens stored in alcohol in the spirit collection. 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.
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The Cocoon
Explore science and nature in the Darwin Centre's Cocoon and meet experts at Attenborough Studio events.
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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.
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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.