Right in the heart of South Kensington is the Natural History Museum, the museum is home to a masive number of life and earth science specimens within five main collections: Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Palaeontology and Zoology. From animal skeletons to stuffed animals, Fossils to gemstones, the museum has so much to view that a large proportion of the day should be set aside.
Be warned this place gets busy particulary the Dinosaur section, however it is well worth the wait.
The Waterhouse Building which houses part of the exhibits is an attraction in itself, a magnificent structure built in 188o's containing a number of large scale halls. Ensure you look up from the busy Central Hall in the heart of the Museum and you’ll find a wonderful spread of decorated ceiling panels .....breathtaking
Admission is free, however there are donation boxes in the foyer if you wish to donate and sometimes there is a charge for entance to a special exhibit.
Tip - if there are queues at the front entrance then try one of the side entrances which are usually much quieter.
The closest tube station is South Kensington, and within walking distance are the other free museums, the Science Museum and the V&A museum, both worth a visit.
| Opening times - Monday to Sunday | 10:00 - 17:50 |
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