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Natural History Museum

Science Museum and History Museum
Kensington and Chelsea, London
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    Géraldine M.
    "Animals and dinosaurs sections are my favorite."(16 Tips)
    Jess P.
    "Wildlife photographer of the year exhibition is very good."(9 Tips)
    Ollie M.
    "Join the queue for the dinosaur exhibit early, it grows fast!"(14 Tips)
    Swarmstrong
    "Definitely one of the top 3 museums in London."(8 Tips)
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  • Davidheart icon on user image
    DavidJune 23, 2015
    Building is magnificent. The dinosaurs exhibition is amazing. I liked the red section about earth, it is very comprehensive. The Kobe earthquake simulation is impressive. A great museum for all ages.
  • Baby D.heart icon on user image
    Baby DiverOctober 19, 2016
    Free entrance to the museum. Dinosaurs section are the best. One of the best museum in London. There's a lot of things to discover here and spend at least 1-2 hours
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Kyzeheart icon on user image
    KyzeMarch 17, 2015
    Really cool museum, worth visiting. If you want to see everything it will take you several hours. Free Wi-Fi everywhere. Donation recommended. Lots of things to learn in here!
    Upvoted Feb 15
  • Augustus Collection
    Augustus CollectionFebruary 23, 2014
    Got a passion for dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures? With a collection of dinosaur bones as well as other unique exhibitions, the Natural History Museum will fascinate and amaze visitors. Read more
  • Marc T.heart icon on user image
    Marc TunguzJuly 31, 2015
    One of the most beautiful museum building in the world. It's free so expect a long queue for entering and another even longer one for the dino... Be there at 10!
  • Karis P.heart icon on user image
    Karis PageSeptember 25, 2019
    The Natural History Museum is absolutely incredible! It is a fantastic walk through history that can be experienced by all ages! Beautifully maintained, wonderful historical memories throughout!
  • Nicole M.heart icon on user image
    Nicole MillsNovember 1, 2023
    One of the best Natural History Museums. Beautiful building with so many exhibits. Free entrance, but a donation is encouraged. There are paid exhibitions. Gift shops & restaurants on site.
  • YOUhome
    YOUhomeFebruary 25, 2015
    One of the best museums for all things life and earth. Use the other entrance on Exhibition Road to avoid the long lines into this beautiful building. Bring extra fun tasks for the children to do!
  • Gary H.heart icon on user image
    Gary HorSeptember 26, 2016
    Definitely a must visit museum (and it's free)! Soak in the immensely huge and beautiful atrium. Don't forget to head to the bridge on the top floor if you want cool photos.
  • Cheen T.
    Cheen The CuriousMay 28, 2023
    Queue to enter museum. There’s typically a very short waiting time, but can get long on weekends & holidays. Book tickets online a day before. Show the e-ticket to the staff to skip the queue
  • Gözdeheart icon on user image
    GözdeMay 14, 2019
    Great atmosphere🤩
  • Alice Emma T.
    Get there super early particularly for the dinosaurs as it gets incredibly busy or go on a sunny day ... don't miss the butterflies in the marquee at the front Read more
  • Jo T.
    Jo TwymanAugust 12, 2013
    Had enough of queues to see dead stuff? Check out the wildlife garden at the back of the Darwin Center. Ponds, hedges, bee-trees, lillies; it beautiful. Also a good place to loose 3 year olds!
  • Boaz S.heart icon on user image
    Boaz SachsSeptember 28, 2015
    Amazing structure housing some amazing creatures. Iconic whale and dinosaur bones are definitely worth catching but the rest of the place mustn't be ignored. Late night are the best so check schedule
  • James P.heart icon on user image
    James PatersonApril 1, 2018
    Went to one of the lates. The architecture of the building in side and out is something to behold. Visited the Wild Life Photography exhibition which was incredible.
  • Dan M.heart icon on user image
    The main entrance the building itself is totally worth it. The rest of the museum, although a bit old, remains interesting and fun activity to do (even better if you have kids). And it’s free!!!
  • Lee H.
    Lee HartJuly 16, 2018
    free. if you love all things related to nature you will love this place. so much to see and do you can easily spend a minimum half day. the exhibits are brilliant, especially the Darwin section.
  • Budoor B.heart icon on user image
    Budoor BaharethOctober 10, 2017
    A must when in London! spend a couple of hours or have a quick look, make sure you pass by the mammal section and visit the nearby museums as well 😍
  • Easyart.com
    Easyart.comApril 17, 2012
    On the last Friday of every month the museum stays open late with wine available in one of the galleries until 10:30. You also can eat in the delicious-smelling restaurant on the ground floor.
  • Carla M.
    Carla MachadoSeptember 23, 2019
    Best part is that It’s free.The dinosaurs fossils are great for all ages and there's good depth to the science and culture for adults. Highly recommended!
  • Jefe C.heart icon on user image
    Jefe C.Q.June 16, 2015
    An excellent museum, and free (donation recommended) to boot. Saw the butterflies and the coral reef display, both limited time engagements. Dinosaurs and sea mammals were a hit with the kids as well.
  • Chris T.heart icon on user image
    Chris ThorpeJune 1, 2017
    Obviously the dinosaurs and mammals exhibitions are fantastic; but do not miss the minerals, The Vault and the Sequoia on the second and third floors of Green area. Absolutely amazing.
  • Ben A H.heart icon on user image
    Ben A HarveyOctober 31, 2018
    The part I saw seemed to be aimed, exclusively, at younger children and those doing early Christmas shopping. Would like to have seen more specimens in the Red Zone. The blue whale is awesome, though!
  • Gustavo I.
    Gustavo ItoApril 12, 2014
    I think, this is the best museum on London. It's free and if you want you can pay for all the atractions. You can see the dinossaurs without wait is At after 17:00.
  • Jo T.
    Jo TwymanAugust 12, 2013
    Get there early as it gets very busy on weekends & school hols. But don't be put off by the queues to see the dinosaur exhibits. We were told a 20min wait but were in in no more than 10 min
  • Olga T.
    Olga TsybulskaAugust 7, 2014
    Amazing place for the people of all ages. Admission free. A lot of rooms with interactive boards and models of dinosaurs and animals. Big room with minerals. A journey to the "Beginning of Earth".
  • Chloe K.heart icon on user image
    Chloe KhorJune 3, 2017
    Love the museum so much , very informative and you can spend whole afternoon there. Free admission. Suitable for family as well.. can head to Hyde park after the museum visit
  • Felipe C.heart icon on user image
    Felipe CerdaNovember 21, 2015
    Very nice museum in London you can't miss. The dinosaurs section is the best and the architecture of the place is amazing.
  • Nathalia L.heart icon on user image
    Nathalia LimaOctober 1, 2016
    Really nice, speacilly for kids, with all kind of nature and science. The dinossours session will blow your mind! Book 2 hours at least for visiting.
  • Lama Mheart icon on user image
    Lama MJanuary 8, 2019
    I love how it’s free for entry but that also makes it overly crowded, to the point where it’s hard to walk! The museum overall is nice, but we couldn’t see everything because of how crowded it was.
  • P C.
    P CDecember 29, 2015
    It's free, there are lots of dinosaurs, and it's huge! Must visit for families with kids. There's usually ice skating outside the grounds during winter.
  • Hjortur S.
    Hjortur SmarasonFebruary 15, 2013
    The museum is great, but don't miss the Hogwarts like architecture of the building with all it's goblins and details.
  • Hatice B.heart icon on user image
    Hatice BenanFebruary 7, 2014
    Everyone should visit this museum. Words cannot explain how beautiful, well designed and informative it is. Every country needs a gem like this. Science will lead the way. ✌️
  • Tarik S.heart icon on user image
    Tarik ShalbyDecember 11, 2016
    it's huge so save time to enjoy the amazing journey from mammas to dinosaurs and sea world, It's also free 👍🏻. Skating Arena is outside the museum and u need to book online as it's usually booked.
  • Ala M.heart icon on user image
    Ala M.October 7, 2017
    Great day out for the whole family, don't miss the Dinosaur and Whale exhibits
  • Christine F.heart icon on user image
    Christine FaiNovember 6, 2017
    Amazing museum - wonderful space and it's all free! Dinosaur and marine exhibits are amazing but so are the birds, planets and earth exhibits! Cafes are expensive though
  • Delfin English Schools
    Come down for dinosaurs and wildlife exhibitions in a stunning Hogwarts-like Victorian building. Don't miss the summer butterflies exhibition or join the lates for a more adult- friendly evening.
  • Alan B.heart icon on user image
    Alan BrutenicJanuary 31, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Museum in London, obviously for free. Try to avoid peak times though.
  • Ivan
    IvanJune 27, 2014
    Kids will definitely love the dinosaurs exhibits. To avoid the queues, use the 'secret' entrance on Exhibition Road. Do pop over to the Science Museum and V&A Museum which are just round the corner.
  • Simon
    SimonNovember 4, 2014
    A museum definitely worth visiting. There are plenty of things to see about nature and animals, either you're going for yourself or bringing children.
  • Jenny L.heart icon on user image
    Jenny LawSeptember 4, 2015
    This museum is really really big that it takes hours to see all the things. The museum includes almost everything. Geography, biology, animals... Also it's free! And don't use the main entrance.
  • Christina A.
    Christina ASeptember 8, 2014
    You will never forget the sight of the dinosaur skeleton at the entrance. Don't forget to admire the building's interior as it's very atmospheric. Ice skate ring just in front in winter!
  • Sammie M.heart icon on user image
    Sammie Mason 💗March 10, 2019
    Love the museum, you can spend hours in here. Very fascinating and would recommend a visit to anyone who is looking for something to do around London.
  • Ali A.heart icon on user image
    Ali Al-HamidahJanuary 23, 2018
    Its A must meuseum in London, informative place and easy to spend 2Hours in it plus and its Free admission
  • Sole A.heart icon on user image
    Sole AngelMay 6, 2017
    Fantastic collections. Great entertainment. Don't miss the dinosaurs downstairs. You can easily spend +3 hours inside. There are a few coffee places inside.
  • Christine R.heart icon on user image
    Christine ReklitiJanuary 3, 2020
    What a building!! Amazing experience , free good for families and very educational (mostly for young ones). You will need half of a day to explore all of it.
  • Sam P.heart icon on user image
    Sam PerryFebruary 1, 2017
    Fab museum if you're a dinosaur lover! Kids will leave feeling inspired
  • Joanie F.
    Joanie FergusonApril 3, 2013
    Beautiful building, interesting exhibits, but very outdated. Some exhibits showed present-day as 1990 and still has Pluto as a planet. Worth going because of the amazing architecture and surroundings.
  • Paulina K.heart icon on user image
    Paulina KJanuary 13, 2019
    A stunning building from the outside and a really nice collection inside especially the dinosaurs are impressive !
  • Ayomi M.heart icon on user image
    Ayomi MichaelisFebruary 8, 2015
    Free admission, good place for children and family. I think dinosaur is the main attraction but I think there's more than that. Don't forget to visit the Cocoon at the Orange Zone.
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