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Children exploring the Mammals gallery
'Welcome to the Natural History Museum. We promote the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world. Explore our world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research online, or visit our landmark buildings.'
Dr Michael Dixon - Director
Entry is free!
(there is a charge for temporary exhibitions)
| Monday to Sunday | 10:00 - 17:50 |
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The Museum is open every day except 24-26 December. Last admission is at 17:30.
Natural History Museum at Tring opening times
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)20
7942 5000
What's on
Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Be inspired by extraordinary photographs that witness the drama and variety
of life on Earth.
27 Dec 2007 - 27 Apr 2008
Sir David Attenborough - Book Signing for Life in Cold Blood
Meet Sir David Attenborough at this special book signing.
27 Feb 2008,
16:30
Understanding Natural Selection
Get to grips with how subtle pressure from the world around them can
drastically affect living creatures.
20 Feb 2008, 14:30
Butterfly mimic gene revealed - 20/02/2008
Scientists have identified a gene that gives a butterfly wing patterns like those of toxic species, helping it ward off predators.
More newsKids only
Volcanoes Why do some volcanoes explode and some just ooze lava? Build your own volcano to find out.
Want to be an 'ologist? How did some of our young scientists get interested in science and the natural world and what kind of work do they do at the Museum? Find out from an entomologist, a zoologist and more.
Nature online
Explore the secrets of the natural world. From volcanoes and meteorites to blood-sucking bats. Find out more in these videos, articles and interactive features.
Meteorites Where are meteorites from and why do they fall from the sky? Discover more about these mysterious objects from space.
Buy online
Set the record straight with more than 250 pages of fascinating facts and stunning images in the Natural History Museum Animal Records book .
Check out our winter offers such as our giant dinosaur models, elephant poo stationery and cuddly polar bear toys. Or find an ecological gift with Green gift of the month .