Stegosaurus, Allosaurus and Diplodocus are among the Jurassic Period’s most famous faces. But how dinosaurs went from a small and unimportant group of reptiles to ruling our planet for millions of ...

Adult off-peak tickets from £15. See ticket prices and visit information. Waterhouse Gallery, South Kensington. Download a map. Meet the legends of Earth’s prehistoric oceans, from the pliosaur – a ...

Gleaming in the air, the iridescent blue morpho protects itself from predators using the power of light. Native to the rainforests of Mexico, Central America and South America, this bright blue ...

A species is a distinct group of organisms and the most basic unit used to measure life on Earth. However, there’s no single definition of a species, meaning this vital concept in biology can be ...

Discover a hidden prehistoric world where enormous marine reptiles ruled the seas, from swift underwater hunters to creatures with teeth the size of your face. Dive beneath the waves for an exclusive ...

Now in its sixth decade, Wildlife Photographer of the Year sees photographers from across the globe set out to document nature’s most incredible moments. It’s the biggest nature photography ...

Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution. Organisms that are more adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and pass on the genes that aided their success. This process causes ...

I first worked at the Museum in 1969-1970, but joined the permanent staff in 1973. I retired on December 31st 2025, and am now a Scientific Associate. My early research was on the relationship of ...

Can't make it to London? Enjoy our buildings from the comfort of your sofa. The Museum's stunning architecture has made it a popular choice as a filming location for everything from blockbuster movies ...

An ancient reptile once thought to be an early turtle ancestor actually belonged to an entirely different group.

The world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon, could disappear in the next century as rising sea levels threaten to submerge its habitat. It joins a number of iconic species, including the tiger, ...

The subject of legends for thousands of years, the largest living invertebrates remain relatively mysterious. Living deep below the surface of the ocean, scientists are only just beginning to reveal ...