Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Telling the incredible stories of life on our planet through powerful photography and expert insight.
Open now until 29 June 2025
Adult off-peak tickets from £15.50, members go free.
What's on
Find out what exhibitions and events are on at the Museum.
Exhibitions and displays
Visions of Nature
Watch a pine tree grow in a matter of seconds and come face to face with a beluga whale in our new mixed reality experience.
Be transported to the year 2125 and discover how our actions have shaped the future of the natural world.
Open daily
Tickets £9.95, members: £7.95
Half-term
February Family Festival
This February half-term, enjoy our exciting activities celebrating the natural world, from LEGO builds to shows with lifelike dinosaurs.
Saturday 15–Sunday 23 February
Free events and displays
Generation Hope
This series of events brings together young changemakers, activists and scientists to chat, challenge and come up with ideas about how we’re currently tackling the planetary emergency.
29 April - 3 May 2025
Free ticketed events
Nature in Focus
This year we’re celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of our world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
In this free display, we take a look at the role photography has played in advancing the science of natural history.
Open now until 19 July 2025
Free to visit
Guided tours
Secrets of the Natural History Museum Tour
Museum Highlights Tour
Join us for an hour-long tour of our most iconic specimens, from the world’s most complete fossil stegosaur, to the largest blue topaz gemstone of its kind and an infamous gorilla, don’t miss your chance to get to know our best of the best.
Various dates and times
Science of the Natural History Museum Tour
Afternoon Tea and Tour
Take a tour of our beautiful gardens and the highlights of the collections we care for before enjoying a nature-themed afternoon tea in our magnificent member’s room.
Various dates
14.00-16.00
Adult: £110, Child: £88
Diverse History of Science Tours
Take a free guided tour of some of our most famous galleries, led by award-winning Learning Volunteers.
From women in science to gender and sex in the natural world, discover how diverse the history of science is.
Various dates
Free
Behind the Scenes Tour: Spirit Collection
Go behind the scenes for a look at our fascinating zoology collection preserved in spirit. You'll encounter numerous treasures hidden among the 22 million animal specimens housed here.
Various dates and times
Adult: £35, Child: £35, Member: £28
Beyond the Galleries Tour
Join us for a special tour package that combines our Secrets of the Natural History Museum Tour with a behind-the-scenes library session, where you’ll get to view our most treasured archive materials up close.
Every Friday from 10 January to 28 February, 15.00-16.30
Adult £25, Child: £20
Member Adult: £20, Member Child £16
Quieter visits
Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit
Enjoy an early morning visit free from the hustle and bustle of the public. With access to a wide range of galleries and activities, supported by experienced, autism-aware facilitators.
Various dates
08.00–10.00
Free, tickets required
Accessible Morning Visits to Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Disabled visitors can see the newest edition of Wildlife Photographer of the Year away from daytime crowds.
10.00–11.00 every other Wednesday and Saturday
Various prices
Paid events
Embroidery Workshop
Take inspiration from our galleries and discover the beautiful art of embroidery with London’s premier embroidery house Hand & Lock.
Friday 16 May
10.00-16.00
Adult: £180, Member: £162
T. Rex show with Teach Rex
Calling all dinosaur fans! Join us at our T. Rex show with Teach Rex. They use life-like dinosaurs to perform their show about the life of Tyrannosaurus rex, one the most amazing creatures to have roamed our planet.
Various dates and times
Adult: £12 Child: £12
Member: £10.80
Dino Disco
Join us for the best party in town! Bring along the kids, show off your Jurassic jive and listen to your favourite tunes at our family-friendly headphone disco.
Friday 28 March
19.00-21.00
Standard tickets: £15
Member tickets: £13.50
Naturally Curious
Learn about cutting-edge scientific research from our leading experts with a new series of on-demand courses designed for anyone interested in the natural world, regardless of skill level.
Each course is available for £49.99
Yoga at the Museum
Find your zen at the Museum with a unique series of invigorating yoga classes for a variety of experience levels hosted in collaboration with East of Eden.
Various dates
08.00–09.15
Adult: £36
Member: £32.40
Evening Yoga at the Museum
Can't make our morning classes? Join us for an evening stretch instead! Find your zen beneath Hope our blue whale.
Monday 10 February
18.30–19.30 and 20.00-21.00
Adult: £36
Member: £32.40
Crochet at the Museum with TOFT
Crochet a special edition Natural History Museum creation at our TOFT crochet workshop, with TOFT’s pure wool, ergonomic tools and expert instruction.
28 March and 27 June
18.35–21.30
Sold out
Adventure Babies
Join us at the Museum with your baby for a sensory storytelling class brought to you by award-winning Adventure Babies.
Various dates and times
£20 for an adult-child duo
Silent Disco
Make waves on the dance floor and curate the soundtrack to your night. Choose your side as three DJs do battle over separate wireless channels, playing the very best of new and old.
Various dates
22.00–01.00
Adult: £40
Member: £36
Dino Snores
Families with children 7-11
Dino Snores for Kids
Our sleepover for kids aged 7-11 gives budding natural history bods the chance to discover the Museum after dark and get involved in fun educational activities.
Various dates
Adult: £85, Child: £85, Member: £76.50
Families with children 7-17
Dino Snores for Kids Mixed Aged Special
Our Dino Snores for Kids mixed ages special is back. Perfect for families with kids aged 7-17, this event is fun for the whole family.
Dates to be announced.
Over 18s
Dino Snores for Grown-ups
Come to a sleepover for grown-ups at one of London's most famous buildings and enjoy a night at the Museum featuring great entertainment, food and drink.
Various dates
Adult: £220, Member: £198
Member events
These events are part of a series of unique talks, tours and viewings for our members, Patrons, Supporters and Corporate members only.
Members enjoy free entry to all exhibitions without needing to book, priority access and exclusive events.
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