Exhibitions and displays
Titanosaur: Life as the Biggest Dinosaur
Step into the world of the magnificent titanosaur Patagotitan mayorum - one of the largest creatures to have ever walked the earth.
You’ll learn how Patagotitan mayorum stayed safe, found food and kept cool as you follow its journey from tiny egg to towering head and shoulders above other Cretaceous critters.
New exhibition opens 31 March 2023
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.
New exhibition open now
The Lost Rhino: an Art Installation with Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg
The Lost Rhino is a free display that explores extinction, conservation and technology. Focused around three depictions of a rhino, each of them imperfect in their own way, the display examines our relationship with endangered species.
Open now
John James Audubon and his Birds of America
This free display of engravings from John James Audubon's The Birds of America reaffirms why it continues to inspire artists, bird experts and conservationists alike.
Open now
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Free events
Explorers Night: Mind, Body, Space
Everyone should feel welcome to discover the wonders of our world, but for many people the reality is much more complex.
Join us after the Museum closes for an evening that explores society and our relationship with nature.
26 January 2023 18.30-21.30
Free
The Wild Escape
Join us for The Wild Escape, a series of free events and activities inspired by the artwork and wildlife specimens in our collection.
This free programme of events will run from February to July 2023 with activities for adults, families and children.
5 & 14 February
Various times available
Free, tickets coming soon
Women in Science Tour
Take a guided tour of the first floor Hintze Hall balconies and the Minerals gallery, and discover the fascinating work of women scientists past and present.
Hear the gripping histories of several women scientists across history including some who've worked at the Museum.
Various dates. Free, tickets recommended.
Women in Science Tour: Space
Discover the fascinating work of women scientists - past and present - who have focused on space, meteorites and planetary materials.
Encounter numerous treasures such as meteorites and learn more about the Museum’s displays and our cutting-edge science.
Various dates. Free, tickets recommended.
Guided tours
Out of Hours Titano Tours
Make the most of your visit and roam our newest exhibition, and the world famous Dinosaur gallery, before it opens to the public.
Various dates
45-minute tours from 9.00-9.45
Adult £25, child £17, Member £22.50
Behind the Lens Tour
Join our hosts for a special tour of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and discover the stories and details that didn't make it into the captions.
Various dates
09.00-10.00
Adult £30, Member £13
Behind the Scenes Tour: Spirit Collection
Go behind the scenes with our knowledgeable science educators for a look at the Museum's fascinating zoology collection preserved in spirit.
Various dates.
Adult £25, Member £22.50
Out of Hours Dino Tours
Book a Dino tour with one of our knowledgeable tour guides to get up close and personal with the all the main characters in our world-famous Dinosaurs gallery, all before it opens to the public.
45-minute tours from 9.00-9.45
Adult £25, Child £17, Member £22.50
History of the Natural History Museum Tour
Join our hosts for a special tour of the Natural History Museum, discovering more about how the incredible 'Cathedral of Nature' became the world-famous Museum it is today.
More dates coming soon
11.00-12.00, 15.00-16.00
Adult: £12, Member £10.80
Child: £9, Member £8.10.
Paid events
Valentine's Silent Disco
See stunning images of nature in our new-look Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Enjoy a free beer or wine on arrival and get ready to dance the night away at our silent disco in Hintze Hall underneath Hope our blue whale.
16 February 19.30-00.00.
Disco and Wildlife Photographer of the Year viewing: Adult: £45 Member: £40.50
Disco only, entry at 21.00 - Adult: £30, Member: £27.50
Valentine's at the Museum
Calling all love bugs, solitary bees, flocks of friends and significant otters! Join us after hours to explore all things love and relationships in the natural world.
14 February 18:45-22.30
Adult: £37, Members: £33.30
Tai Chi
Discover the ancient Chinese martial arts practice of Tai Chi underneath Hope our blue whale.
Various dates
8.00-9.15
Adult: £25, Members: £22.50
Mystery at the Museum: The Case of the Titanosaur Egg
A body has been discovered and a valuable dinosaur egg is missing, can you help us catch the culprit?
31 March 2023 18.30-21.45
Adults £35, Members £31.50
Dino Snores: The Titanosaur Special
Join us for a special, one-off sleepover to celebrate the arrival of our new larger-than-life guest, the colossal titanosaur.
Suitable for families with kids aged 7-17.
7 October 2023 18.30-10.00
Adult: £95, Child: £95
Member: £85.50
The Giant Dino Night
Help us welcome one of the biggest dinosaurs ever to have roamed the planet, the colossal titanosaur.
28 April 2023
19.00-21.45
Adult £22, Member £19.80
Learn to Animate Workshop
Join us for this creative workshop and learn how to bring a dinosaur to life on screen.
3, 6, 10, 13 April 2023
10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30, 15.30
Adult: £35, Child: £35, Member: £31.50
Yoga at the Museum
Find your zen at the Museum with a unique series of yoga classes for a variety of experience levels hosted in collaboration with East of Eden.
Various dates.
Adult £35, Member £31.50
Jurassic Encounters: Animal Show
Delve into the Jurassic and meet the modern-day relatives of the animals that lived alongside Dippy in this fantastic show.
13 & 17 Feb
Various times
Adult £8, Member £7.20
Dino Snores for Grown-ups
Come to a sleepover for grown-ups at one of London's most famous buildings and enjoy a night at the Museum featuring great entertainment, food and drink.
Various dates.
Adult £185, Member £166.50
Mystery at the Museum: The Search for Dippy
Do you have what it takes to decode the clues and find where Dippy has disappeared to?
27 January 2023 18.30-21.45
Adult £35, Member £31.50
Bring Your Own Baby: Nature Talks
Learn about the natural world and take a break from baby talk with Museum experts and scientists.
15 February 14.00-15.00
Tickets: £15, Members £13.50
Silent Disco
Choose your side as three DJs do battle over separate wireless channels, playing the very best of new and old.
Various dates.
Adult £30, Member £27
Dino Snores for Kids
Our sleepover for kids aged 7-11 gives budding natural history bods the chance to discover the Museum after dark and get involved in fun educational activities.
Various dates.
Adult £70, child £70, Member £63
Adventure Babies
Join us at the Museum with your baby for a sensory storytelling class brought to you by award-winning Adventure Babies.
Every other Tuesday.
£20 for an adult-child duo
Member events
These events are part of a series of unique talks, tours and viewings for our Members, Patrons, Supporters and Corporate Members only.
Members enjoy free entry to all exhibitions without needing to book, priority access and exclusive events.
