Natural History Museum of London
Přírodopisné muzeum
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
Home to an impressive 80 million natural history specimens, this gargantuan museum is divided into five main collections: botany, entomology, mineralogy, paleontology, and zoology.

📜 Established in 1881, the Natural History Museum is one of London's major museums.
🔍 Home to 80 million specimens across five main collections.

Why Go

🦖 Iconic dinosaur skeletons and the famous blue whale 'Hope'
🔬 See scientists at work in the Darwin Centre Cocoon
🖼️ World-class exhibitions like Wildlife Photographer of the Year
🌌 Explore diverse collections from botany to outer space

Why Avoid

⚠️ Can be very crowded, especially during peak summer season
🤰 Some tours have restrictions (e.g., chemical smells for Spirit Collection)

Tips

💡 Queen's Gate entrance for Dinosaurs, Exhibition Road for other popular exhibitions.
🌙 Check for 'Lates' events for evening visits and special talks.
🎟️ Free general entry, but special exhibitions and tours may have a fee.

Cost

💰 Free general entry; paid exhibitions and tours vary from £7 to £235.

Hours

🕒 Daily 10:00–17:50; closed 24–26 December.

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