Natural History Museum
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Natural History Museum

Study fossils

  • 4.632k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 5:50 pm

A grand, historic museum showcasing vast natural history collections, immersive dinosaur halls, and specialist research archives. Expect family-friendly exhibits, seasonal special exhibitions, and quiet reading spaces in the library — a must-visit for curious visitors, photographers, and anyone interested in science and natural heritage.

Right now · 2:30 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 5:50 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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Hours

Open now · till 5:50 pm
monday
10 AM–5:50 PM
tuesday
10 AM–5:50 PM
wednesday
10 AM–5:50 PM
thursday
10 AM–5:50 PM
friday
10 AM–5:50 PM
saturday
10 AM–5:50 PM
sundayToday
10 AM–5:50 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Natural History Museum
  2. 2 Science Museum · 1 min
  3. 3 Nature Discovery Garden · 3 min
  4. 4 Victoria and Albert Museum · 5 min
  5. 5 Kensington Gardens · 19 min
Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+442079425000Websitenhm.ac.uk

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 32k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Art installations

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around here

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

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It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.