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Natural History Museum

London, England

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About

Large free museum in South Kensington with the Hintze Hall, dinosaur galleries, mineral collections, and changing science exhibitions. It is a major museum visit, not a quick room-by-room stop.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Mon
10:00-17:50
Tue
10:00-17:50
Wed
10:00-17:50
Thu
10:00-17:50
Fri
10:00-17:50
Sat
10:00-17:50
Sun
10:00-17:50

Open daily 10:00-17:50, last entry 17:30. Closed 24-26 December.

Admission

Free

Sources: hours · pricing

When to go

  • Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
  • Crowds: Consistently busy

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Café on site
  • Modern restrooms
  • Indoor / covered
  • Indoor

What to bring

  • comfortable shoes
  • light layer

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

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