Two hour self-guided tours
Whether you're visiting us for the first time or the fiftieth, these self-guided tours will show you the best we have to offer.
Family favourites
Round up your family and take a tour to see some of our biggest sights including dinosaurs, whales and volcanoes.
Hidden treasures
Even if you've visited us before there's still plenty to discover. This tour guides you through some of our lesser-known treasures and is great for all ages.
Exhibits with impact
Uncover some of our most fascinating stories and learn something new with this engaging 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 our earthquake simulator.
14 things to do this autumn for adults
Find out what you can do with us during September, October and November. With Museum tours, a brilliant birds exhibition and events to inspire your creative side - there's an activity for everyone.
Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre
Unravel the epic story of birds, from surviving a mass extinction event to inhabiting every continent on Earth. Discover the secrets to their success and their surprising and often shocking tactics for survival.
Closing 5 January
Adult off-peak tickets from £14.50
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Telling the incredible stories of life on our planet through powerful photography and expert insight.
New exhibition open now
Visions of Nature
Watch a pine tree grow in a matter of seconds and come face to face with a beluga whale in our new mixed reality experience.
Be transported to the year 2125 and discover how our actions have shaped the future of the natural world.
Open now
What can you find in our galleries?
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.