Hidden treasures

See displays showcasing the diversity of the natural world on Hintze Hall's balconies. Explore beautiful seabird, pheasant, rock and mineral displays, then head to the second floor to see Hope from a different angle and the giant sequoia specimen which has been on display since 1893.

Getting there: located in the upper floors of Hintze Hall.  

Discover the Winchcombe meteorite - the first fallen meteorite to have been recovered in the UK for 30 years. This rare meteorite is known as carbonaceous chondrite and out of 65,000 known meteorites in the world, only around 1,000 are of this specific type.

Getting there: located in the Vault in the Green Zone on the first floor.

See how artists and scientists view the natural world in Images of Nature. Take in 350 years of prints, watercolours and paintings in just a few minutes. Old meets new with modern images created by scientists using micro-CT scanners, imaging specialists and photography.

Getting there: located in the Blue Zone opposite the Dinosaurs gallery.

You can find the Museum's spirit collection next to the Attenborough Studio. Named after the alcohol used to preserve its 23 million specimens, our spirit collection includes a common octopus, a lesser vampire bat and a giant toad. 

Got extra time? Book your tickets for a behind-the-scenes tour of the spirit collection. 

Getting there: located in the Orange Zone.  

Before you head home, browse the beautiful gifts in the Museum Shop. Treat your loved ones (or yourself) to this cute and cuddly sloth.

Getting there: located in the Green Zone near the main exit on Cromwell Road.

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Round up your family and take a  tour  to see some of the Museum's biggest sights⁠ including dinosaurs, whales and volcanoes.

From free activities for families and kids, to silent discos beneath our iconic blue whale, there is always something going on in South Kensington.

Uncover some of the Museum's most fascinating stories with this tour aimed at adults and solo travellers.