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Natural History Museum
Museum Gallery
4.7 (23909 reviews)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD, UK
+44 20 7942 5000
Did You Know?
Specimens Moved
The Darwin Centre, a new addition to the museum, houses the UK Biodiversity lab and Entomology department. Moving 28 million specimens from the old building to the new was a massive undertaking.
Giant Squid
The Zoology Spirit collection in the Darwin Centre boasts a 9-meter-long Giant Squid, preserved in a jar of alcohol.
Admission
Like other publicly funded national museums in the UK, the Natural History Museum does not charge an admission fee.
Stag Beetle Larvae
The larvae of stag beetles are even more impressive than the adults, reaching up to 11 centimeters in length.
Highlights from Reviews
• stunning architecture
The building's design and architectural details are impressive and beautiful.
• diverse exhibits
Offers a wide array of exhibits covering various topics.
• free admission
Entry is free, making it accessible to everyone.
• organized layout
The museum is well-organized and informative.
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