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Natural History Museum

Home to one of the world’s largest natural history collections, this museum wows with dinosaurs, dazzling crystals, and a legendary blue whale. Experience an earthquake, touch a real meteorite, and step back in time through fascinating exhibits. Free entry—upgrade with special exhibitions and expert-led guided tours!
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Slide 1 of 10, Whale skeleton in Natural History Museum gallery, London, with visitors exploring.
Whale skeleton in Natural History Museum gallery, London, with visitors exploring.

Natural History Museum Reserved Entry Ticket & Audio Tour

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  • With these reserved entry tickets to London’s Natural History Museum, you get access to a digital map and an informative audio guide.

  • Marvel at the dramatic blue whale skeleton suspended in Hintze Hall and encounter a life-sized animatronic T. rex and fossil displays in the Dinosaurs Gallery.

  • Explore the Earth Hall’s giant rotating globe and interactive exhibits on volcanoes and earthquakes with multilingual audio commentary in five languages.

  • Choose between an AI-powered audio guide, unlike regular pre-recorded loops, or a hosted entry with a 30-min guided tour and a multilingual audio guide before you're escorted inside.

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  • With these reserved entry tickets to London’s Natural History Museum, you get access to a digital map and an informative audio guide.

  • Marvel at the dramatic blue whale skeleton suspended in Hintze Hall and encounter a life-sized animatronic T. rex and fossil displays in the Dinosaurs Gallery.

  • Explore the Earth Hall’s giant rotating globe and interactive exhibits on volcanoes and earthquakes with multilingual audio commentary in five languages.

  • Choose between an AI-powered audio guide, unlike regular pre-recorded loops, or a hosted entry with a 30-min guided tour and a multilingual audio guide before you're escorted inside.

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

Use the museum’s color-coded zones (Blue, Red, Green, Orange) to plan your route and avoid missing favorite exhibits.

About Natural History Museum

A highlight of London’s museum collection, the Natural History Museum invites visitors to explore everything from prehistoric giants to the secrets of Earth’s core. Whether you’re on a family adventure or a quest for knowledge, its galleries, exhibits, and architecture make it an essential stop on any cultural or educational journey.

AddressCromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD, UK
Also known asNHM London
Year opened1881
Founded bySir Richard Owen
Visitors per year5000000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

The museum’s blue whale skeleton, “Hope,” is the largest animal ever displayed at the museum, measuring 25.2 meters long.

Why visit Natural History Museum?

Iconic Hintze Hall & Blue Whale

Stand in awe beneath the 25.2-meter blue whale skeleton, “Hope,” suspended in the grand Hintze Hall—a breathtaking symbol of life on Earth and conservation.

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