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For a fascinating and educational day out, head down to the Natural History Museum. Here you will learn about the natural world through amazing exhibitions and displays! Meet the roaring T. rex, see how you measure up against a whale and feel the power of an earthquake. Be sure to check out the Darwin Centre where you can see scientists at work and meet experts at Attenborough Studio events .There are so many things to see at this world-class visitor attraction so don't miss out!

Somewhere To Eat?

There are a range of places to relax in the Museum with a coffee or a meal.All the cafes and restaurants are family-friendly and have tasty, freshly prepared food. You can find vegetarian and vegan options, too. Picnic areas are available if you prefer to take your own packed lunch.

Are There Toilets?

Toilets, including wheelchair-accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities are available throughout the Museum.

Want To Treat Yourself?

There are a number of shops through the museum that sell a range of gifts and pocket money treats.

Where Shall I Park?

As it is London we do advise you to take public transport. There are no parking facilities on-site and parking around the Museum is limited.

Features

  • Indoor
  • Disabled Access
  • Open All Year

Category

Museums

Museums

Suitable For

toddler

toddler

3-5

3-5

6-9

6-9

10+

10+

Claire’s Tip

Claire's Tips
"Feb half term for kids -https://www.nhm.ac.uk/events/family-festival-operation-earth.html"

Opening Times

Mon- Sun 10:00-17:50. Last admission 17:00. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Price Information

  • All: Free

Facilities

ToiletsRestaurant/cafePicnic areaShops

How To Get There

Directions

The Museum is located between Kensington and Knightsbridge. It is on the A4. The museum is signposted throughout the city.

Static google map of The Natural History Museum

Tips

Great day out for all the family

Brilliant day, didn't have enough time to go through whole museum but enjoyed every minute

Great museum, would need a whole day to see everything, some of the exhibitions are a bit over priced for what they are. But the sensational butterflies is well worth a visit.

Brilliant day out for all the family.

Fantastic day out for kids all ages. Loved watching there faces when walking into rooms with huge dinosaurs, the astonishment at how big they were !!
Great fun day for the whole family

Love it!! So much to see cannot wait to see the whale replacement.

Best place ever ! My 4 year old loved it! Great for Dinosaur fans. Too much to see in one day.

Apart from the ridiculous priced food in the cafe we (mummy, daddy Luke (3 years) & Heidi (3 months) all really enjoyed seeing all the exhibits. We went for my 3 year olds birthday who is dinosaur mad! He was amazed at the size of them. we were also impressed with the amount of dinosaurs on display. My 3year old enjoyed touching & feeling all the bones & claws available. Definitely recommend FOR FREE! Cant complain.