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Children exploring the Mammals gallery
'Welcome to the Natural History Museum. We promote the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world. Explore our world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research online, or visit our landmark buildings.'
Dr Michael Dixon - Director
Entry is free!
(there is a charge for temporary exhibitions)
| Monday to Sunday | 10:00 - 17:50 |
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The Museum is open every day except 24-26 December. Last admission is at 17:30.
Natural History Museum at Tring opening times
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000
What's on
Amazing Butterflies
Chomping caterpillars and beautiful butterflies come alive in the butterfly house and outdoor maze.
05 Apr 2008 - 17 Aug 2008
Darwin's Canopy
See the 10 proposals by artists for a new permanent Charles Darwin-inspired artwork to go on a Museum gallery ceiling.
04 Jun 2008 - 14 Sep 2008
Bug forum and gallery
Found a bug? Identify it in our image galleries or ask a Museum scientist for an expert opinion using the bug forum.
30 Jun 2008 - 30 Jun 2009
Underwater paradise discovered in London - 01/08/2008
Tropical lagoons teeming with unusual sea life covered London 50 million years ago
More newsKids only
Take a peek at some marvellous insect stuff we have in Life when you're small.
Get an insider view of the activities of some of the Museum’s smallest workers with our naturecams.
Ever wanted to study insects? Find out how to become an entomologist.
Nature online
Bug forum and bug gallery Ever wondered what that strange looking bug in your garden is? Find out with the new bug forum and gallery.
Mystery insect video Watch a short video with Museum insect expert Max Barclay talking about the mystery bug discovered living in the Museum's Wildlife Garden.
Buy online
Build and decorate your own recycled playhouse with our August Green Gift of the Month
Voyages of Discovery Retrace the most significant natural history expeditions with the reformatted release of this book. It is full of astonishing images and illustrations from the Museum’s own archives.