Travel through 4.6 billion years of our planet's history and help protect its future.

Open 10.00-17.50 (last entry 17.30)

Ticket holders skip the queues. Exhibitions not included in free admission – must be booked separately.

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Find out in our latest exhibition! Opening 16 May, discount tickets available now.

A photograph of a framed picture on a wall next to a vase of dried flowers. The picture is Ian Wood's winning image showing a badger looking up at a graffiti badger painted on a wall.

Buy a custom art print of the winning images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

David Attenborough standing in Hinze Hall

Our Story with David Attenborough

A spectacular new 360° cinematic experience.

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Visions of Nature

Be transported to the year 2125 and discover how our actions have shaped the future of the natural world.

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Looking for something to do?

Find out what exhibitions and events are on at the Museum.

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Say hello to Fern

Meet our newest dino-resident in our gardens, open daily.

A photograph of Fern, a bronze diplodocus cast, standing tall in our new gardens

Our Gardens are open

Follow the story of how life on Earth has changed over time from the days of the dinosaurs through to today.

David Attenborough standing in Hinze Hall

Our Story with David Attenborough

A spectacular new 360° cinematic experience.

Adult off-peak tickets from £20

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Telling the incredible stories of life on our planet through powerful photography and expert insight.

Adult off-peak tickets from £15.50

Access

We aim to provide a friendly, accessible environment for all our visitors and the widest possible access to our buildings, exhibitions and collections.

Explore the Museum

Discover everything you can see and do in our free galleries including self-guided tours, audio guides, and the best free things to do for families and kids.

Eat, Drink and Shop

Roaming the galleries and gardens can be exhausting stuff. Rest and refuel in our cafes and pick up dinosaur- and nature-inspired gifts and souvenirs in our shops.

Access

We aim to provide a friendly, accessible environment for all our visitors and the widest possible access to our buildings, exhibitions and collections.

Explore the Museum

Discover everything you can see and do in our free galleries including self-guided tours, audio guides, and the best free things to do for families and kids.

Cafes, Restaurants and Shops

Exploring the galleries and gardens can be exhausting stuff. Rest and refuel in our cafes and pick up dinosaur- and nature-inspired gifts and souvenirs in our shops.

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Become a member

Enjoy exclusive benefits and support the Museum.

Discover our science

We are tackling the biggest challenges facing the world today.

Outdoor activities for kids

Fun, free things to do in a park, on the street, or anywhere outdoors.

Discover: our online magazine about the natural world

Bringing you the latest stories and answering your big questions about nature.
Check out our news, features, videos and activities on everything from dinosaurs to the planetary emergency.

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Meet our newest dino-resident in our gardens, open daily. 

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Explore science-backed, hopeful solutions that will help us to create a more sustainable world.

Telling the incredible stories of life on our planet through powerful photography and expert insight.

A photograph of a framed picture on a wall next to a vase of dried flowers. The picture is Ian Wood's winning image showing a badger looking up at a graffiti badger painted on a wall.

Buy a custom art print of the winning images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

This February half-term, enjoy our exciting activitites celebrating the natural world, from LEGO builds to shows with lifelike dinosaurs.

A visitor in the new Fixing Our Broken Planet looks at a large blue marlin skeleton in front of them

Explore science-backed, hopeful solutions that will help us to create a more sustainable world.