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Visiting the Natural History Museum is free. Book a ticket before your visit for the best experience, especially during our busy times. We do reserve space for walk-up visitors, but you may have to wait longer to get in. Roaming the galleries and gardens …

We employ 900 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.

Delve into stories about the Museum's collections, scientists and research. Uncover the history of life on Earth, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals.

Last updated 21 January 2025. Closed spaces include: Investigate Centre is currently closed.; There will be scaffolding across the front of the Museum until March 2025 while we restore and care for the building's façade.

Our scientists pioneer new techniques that will accelerate the classification of new species, explain patterns of change in the natural world, measure global biodiversity, and tackle current and future challenges in food and health.

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Watch a pine tree grow in a matter of seconds and come face to face with a beluga whale in our new mixed reality experience. Be transported to the year 2125 and discover how our actions have shaped the future of the natural world.

Our unique collections and world-class expertise are helping to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. Find out how you can access our world-renowned collections as well as our data, library, labs and other science facilities. Study alongside Museum scientists in …

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