Discover some of the sensational specimens found by Mary Anning that are now part of the collections we look after.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the epic tale of people and planet in this new 360° experience, presented by Sir David Attenborough. Watch as the walls and floor burst into life around you. Witness ...

Bookings are now closed. Our next home education day is on Friday 6 November. View the programme Home educators are welcome to visit us to bring learning to life. We offer a range of opportunities to ...

Sarah Addezio has been appointed as Programme Delivery Director for DiSSCo UK at the Natural History Museum bringing ...

The secret of how seals can hear in air and water has been revealed using the Natural History Museum’s collection.

Three species of lace web spiders live in the UK. They are usually found outdoors on walls, fencing and clutter around the garden, but are most common in homes in autumn when males leave their webs to ...

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. Refuel in our cafes and pick up gifts ...

Search the Archives and discover the amazing history of the Natural History Museum. The online catalogue of the NHM Archives is for researchers, students, professionals and members of the public ...

Select a scene to explore the whale's story, from the ocean to the Museum's collections to the historic Hintze Hall.

Gilbert White was a pioneering English naturalist who transformed the way we look at the natural world. His lifelong love and talent for observing and recording nature influenced Charles Darwin, among ...

Prepare your moves to get the earth quaking, get ready to heat up the dancefloor and make meteoric waves into an unforgettable 2026. Stellar entertainment and activities will be back by popular demand ...

Some of our most famous specimens were collected by Charles Darwin and Captain Robert FitzRoy during the round-the-world voyage of HMS Beagle between 1831 and 1836. Accepted on board as a gentlemanly ...