London Natural History Museum
A skeleton of an animal at London Natural History Museum, UK
A skeleton of an animal at London Natural History Museum, UK

London Natural History Museum Tours and Tickets

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Housed inside a gigantic Victorian-era edifice, this treasure trove of a museum holds 80 million specimens, including fossils, minerals, bones, insects, and taxidermy. Visitors can come face to face with a huge animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex at the Dinosaur Encounter exhibit, see a live leafcutter ant colony at work at the Creepy Crawlies gallery, and experience the sensation of the earth’s shaking at the earthquake simulator.

  • Cromwell Road, London, Greater London, SW7 5BD

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Jessica_T, Nov 2024
Fun with Dino
Ivo was really knowledgeable and Xander had so much fun learning about the dinosaurs with him . The tour extended a bit more as he was trying to let us gain as much insight as possible
Parwinder_S, Nov 2024
Guided Tour of NHM
Very well presented to both a very young and older children. We went as a two families, 4 adults, and children aged 17, 16, 16, 13 and 4.
Elizabeth_L, Nov 2024
Great experience!
Our guide knew how to get us around a very busy museum. She was funny and made science come to life.
Samira_B, Oct 2024
It was worth it!
We had a great time with Damiano as our tour guide! He put in a lot of effort and clearly had extensive knowledge of the exhibits, which made for an informative experience. Our three teenage kids learned something new and agreed that having a guide was worth it, especially with so much to see. Overall, we really enjoyed the tour and appreciated Damiano’s enthusiasm and expertise!
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Q:Is the Natural History Museum free entry?
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Yes, general admission to the Natural History Museum in London is free. You don’t need to book in advance, but prebooking a timed entry ticket is a good idea in busy periods such as weekends and holidays. You might need an admission ticket or advance reservation for some temporary exhibitions and events.
Q:What can you see in the Natural History Museum for free?
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General admission to the Natural History Museum is free and includes all of the museum’s permanent exhibitions. You’ll be able to visit more than 20 galleries, including popular displays such as the Dinosaurs gallery, the Hall of Meteorites, and the Hall of Ocean Life, with its famous blue whale skeleton.
Q:How long do you need in the Natural History Museum?
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The Natural History Museum is one of London’s biggest museums—it’s home to more than 20 permanent exhibitions and has almost 80 million items on display. You’ll need around 3-4 hours to take in the highlights, but you can always take a break at one of the cafés or snack bars.
Q:Can you take bags into the Natural History Museum?
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It depends. You can take small handbags and purses into the Natural History Museum, but all items will be subject to a security inspection. Backpacks, suitcases, and large bags aren’t allowed inside the museum, but there are two paid cloakrooms where you can leave luggage, strollers, folded bikes, and coats.
Q:What is the best day to visit the Natural History Museum?
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The quietest days to visit the Natural History Museum tend to be Wednesday and Thursday. You’ll find the biggest crowds on weekends, Fridays, and during school holidays—for thinner crowds, plan your visit for the morning or late afternoon (after 3pm), once the school groups have departed.
Q:Can I take pictures at the Natural History Museum?
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Yes. You can take photos of the permanent exhibitions at the Natural History Museum using a smartphone or hand-held camera, provided they’re only for personal use. You need permission for commercial filming and photography—with a minimum of five working days’ notice—and fees apply.