15 things to do this summer for adults

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and follow the story of how life on Earth has changed over time in our new gardens. Take time to tune into the birds singing in the trees, to watch the ripples dance across our pond and contemplate a future that works for people and the planet. 

Open daily

Free

Hosted in collaboration with East of Eden, our unique series of yoga classes are suitable for all, no matter your experience level.  Where else can you stretch out underneath a blue whale?

30 June, 28 July, 18 August

Adults from £35, Members from £31.50

Meet the oldest modern bird in the world the so-called wonderchicken, find out what a pigeon has in common with a ferocious T. rex and discover how these winged wonders managed to survive the mass extinction that wiped out all the other dinosaurs.

Flex your fingers and embrace your creative side with this TOFT workshop where you can crochet a special edition Natural History Museum creation.

Various dates and prices

Embark on a botanical journey and discover the different plants growing in our new gardens and how to capture them in your artwork with sketching experts Wild Life Drawing.

26 July and 30 August

Adult: £45, Child: £45, Member: £40.50

Sign up for one of our new Naturally Curious short courses and learn from our world-famous experts. Whether it's Rocks in Space or Dinosaurs 101 - we've got something for every curious mind.

Adorned with imposing gargoyles, intricate carvings and high, decorative ceilings. Join us for a special tour where you'll uncover the fascinating stories hidden within the architecture of our iconic building.

Adult: £15

This unique sound installation by Jana Winderen in collaboration with Tony Myatt explores the beauty and importance of underwater sound and how human-made noises can contribute to sound pollution in our waters.

The River is open from 26 July 

Take a Women in Science guided tour of the first-floor Hintze Hall balconies and the Minerals gallery.

You'll hear the gripping histories of several women scientists across history including some who've worked at the Museum. Encounter numerous treasures such as specimens collected by Mary Anning and learn more about the Museum's displays and our cutting-edge science.

Various dates.

Free, tickets required.

Explore the power of awe and wonder at this free annual celebration of science and the arts across South Kensington.

15 & 16 June

Free, ticketed events

In the Museum and on Exhibition Road

The Winchcombe meteorite started its life 4.5 billion years ago with the birth of our solar system. After traveling through space it fell from the sky in February 2021 before being collected by our scientists. 

This incredibly rare metorite is a true relic of the past and a national treasure.  

Minerals gallery, free

Pack your trunk and take a trip to the Museum to celebrate World Elephant Day with us on 12 August. Did you know that elephants can use their trunks as snorkels while swimming? 

Find out more fascinating facts and marvel at the elephants on display in our Mammals (blue whale) gallery. 

Permanent, free

Explore the Dinosaurs gallery before it is open to the public with an Out-of-hours Dino Tour. Our knowledgeable guides will answer all of your questions while you get up close and personal with all the main characters in our world-famous Dinosaurs gallery.

Adults £25

Nearly 2,000 years ago, in August 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted with devastating consequences. The eruption destroyed the cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii, burying their inhabitants in a deadly layer of volcanic ash. As the bodies of those killed decayed, they left perfect imprints, or casts. Head to our Volcanoes and Earthquakes gallery to see a cast of a man and a dog that was excavated from Pompeii.

Permanent, free

De-stress, connect with nature and improve your balance at this bright and early Tai Chi class. Practice beneath Hope the blue whale for a wellbeing experience among the treasures of the natural world.

Adults £25