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Natural History Museum    

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4.5/5
(38.2K reviews) · Museum in London, United Kingdom
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A center of scientific excellence in the discovery of taxonomy and biodiversity, this world-famous museum promotes the discovery and enjoyment of … See more

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4.5/5 · 38,213 reviews
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Sep 28, 2024
It’s a wonderful free museum, and the building is stunning. However, I prefer the Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C. more. Full review by LisaMNUSA
Sep 26, 2024
Brilliant museum. A lot of variety. I really like the new evolution garden, great to have outside areas as well. The building itself is incredible, it makes me feel sad that you just don't get archit… Full review by TrumpetPiano
Sep 22, 2024
Visited Sunday 22nd September 2024. Negatives: The entrances outside were poorly signposted, had to walk right round the corner to enter through the gardens at the west entrance, at which point I wa… Full review by amyauthbert
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Articles

The Natural History Museum of Helsinki is an exhibition of the Finnish Museum of Natural History of the University Of Helsinki. The mus…
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Both a research institution and a fabulous museum, the Natural History Museum opened in Alfred Waterhouse’s purpose-built Romane…
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Explore the natural history of the planet Earth, from the prehistoric era to the present day, at one of London's most visited museums. In 18…
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This jaw-dropping museum has a phenomenal collection. It is so large that it cannot be possibly explored in a single day. The building which h…
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Originally constructed to serve as the housing for the British Museum's collection of natural history, and enriched with contributions from p…
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Facts

Architect:Alfred Waterhouse
Established:1881
Director:Douglas Gurr

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Is it possible to rent a headphone guide in the German language?
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Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced accommodation for 4 adults
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We always use Premier Inn .County Hall is right by the London eye however since covid it is a little worse for wear but we have found this to be endemic across the world at the moment
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Admission is free and the museum is open until 6 pm
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Daily Nature Live talks are given at 2:30pm on a huge range of topics; they're put online, too
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On weekends and school holidays, the outdoor queue can be an hour long, so go at opening and enter through Exhibition Road for lighter crowds
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The Dinosaurs Gallery (Blue Zone) is a must for children, who gawp at the animatronic T-rex
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Visitors can also feel an earthquake, see a scorpion up-close, and examine the earth's layers at this vast museum
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Taking a behind the scenes tour or visiting the newly renovated darwin centre cocoon you can see them at work
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Visitors are allowed to touch the exhibits
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Explore the garden trail and stag beetle exhibition, free entry
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The museum has a website providing a virtual tour overview
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The science museum specializes in hands-on exhibits that are great for kids
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The entrance to the museum is free
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You'll have the chance to meet important scientists
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General admission is free, but some special exhibits do charge an entrance fee
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Like other publicly funded national museums in the united kingdom, the natural history museum does not charge an admission fee
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Head over to the darwin centre where you can see real scientists
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The museum's four collection zones contain exhibits covering the earth's natural history
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Butterflies'. there are also many opportunities to visit the museum after hours including movie nights
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Inventive and interactive display, notably in the new earth galleries and the ecology gallery
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Don't miss 'the power within', where you can experience what an earthquake feels like!
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Museum collections include extensive repositories of mammal, bird, and aquatic life skeletons, tracks, and fossils
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Follow the red zone if you're interested in geology
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Find out whether the natural history museum has halal food and prayer places
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A day at the museum with children will surely be a great learning experience, and a fun thing you can do together, as a family
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