Why visit / Interesting facts:
- One of the world's best natural history museums
- Kid-friendly museum
Time required: 120 minutes
Phone: +44 20 7942 5000
Web site: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Daily: | 10am - 5:50pm |
| Dec 24-26: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | Free |
Public transport:
- District Line: South Kensington station
- Circle Line: South Kensington station
- Piccadilly Line: South Kensington station
Address: Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD
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Photo: mcdemoura
Things you need to know:
- Natural History Museum's collection has more than 70 million life and earth science specimens
- The museum was founded in 1881
- Some of the specimens were collected by Darwin
- The specimens include plants, animals, minerals, gems, meteorites, interactive rainforest and more
- The museum is renowned for its collection of dinosaur skeletons and the imposing building
What to do there:
- Walk around and enjoy the marvelous collection
- Try the many innovative, hands-on exhibits
Tips & Insights:
- The building of the museum itself is worth a visit
- Avoid school holidays but be prepared for groups of teenagers
- It is a must-see for families with kids
