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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Rashmi_D, Nov 2023
Review of semiprivate tour of Natural History museum
The guide Ivo was very knowledgeable. He has done masters in geology. The museum itself is fascinating. He showed us the minor details which we would have missed otherwise. The dinosaur section was mind blowing! As was the mining section. Meteor was surreal!
Karen_C, Aug 2023
Matilda great guide
Excellent guide. Matilda. Nice,knowledgeable, thoughtful. Fascinating exhibits. Liked some in depth info which made the exits understandable.
II_W, Aug 2023
Sacha was a fabulous...
Sacha was a fabulous guide who brought the tour an energy. The museum is awe inspiring and having a knowledgeable guide made the experience one to remember.
Elworth_W, Aug 2023
Awesome and well worth the money
Our host (Mathilda) was great. She was very knowledgeable and knew where to take us in this vast museum. This is the only way to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What are London Natural History Museum hours of operation?
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London Natural History Museum hours of operation: . Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
People Also Ask
Q:Is the Natural History Museum free entry?
A: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?
A: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?
A: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?
A: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?
A: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?
A: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.