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Natural History Museum    

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A center of scientific excellence in the discovery of taxonomy and biodiversity, this world-famous museum promotes the discovery and enjoyment of …

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Oct 29, 2024
Very disappointed with our visit which was spoiled by the number of people there. It was impossible to view any of the exhibits properly and ended up being shuffled along with the throng. We visited … Full review by Brian M
Oct 29, 2024
Great facts and a fun time. We spent about 3 hours, though you could spend days. The dinosaurs were great. We also enjoyed mammals and the creation of the world. We are in the cafes which were good. Full review by danmY5870PP
Oct 28, 2024
Unlike the classicism of The British Museum or The National Gallery, one approaches the Natural History Museum by way of a Gothic Revival porch—and then gazes upon the massive skeleton of a suspended… Full review by James G
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The Natural History Museum of Helsinki is an exhibition of the Finnish Museum of Natural History of the University Of Helsinki. The mus…
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Both a research institution and a fabulous museum, the Natural History Museum opened in Alfred Waterhouse’s purpose-built Romane…
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Is it possible to rent a headphone guide in the German language?
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Many thanks for that - greatly appreciated - I will try to pre-book.
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Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced accommodation for 4 adults
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Try the Travelodge in covent.gardens, it's close to the underground line which goes near the natural history museum
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Admission is free and the museum is open until 6 pm
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Daily Nature Live talks are given at 2:30pm on a huge range of topics; they're put online, too
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On weekends and school holidays, the outdoor queue can be an hour long, so go at opening and enter through Exhibition Road for lighter crowds
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The Dinosaurs Gallery (Blue Zone) is a must for children, who gawp at the animatronic T-rex
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Visitors can also feel an earthquake, see a scorpion up-close, and examine the earth's layers at this vast museum
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Taking a behind the scenes tour or visiting the newly renovated darwin centre cocoon you can see them at work
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Visitors are allowed to touch the exhibits
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Explore the garden trail and stag beetle exhibition, free entry
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The museum has a website providing a virtual tour overview
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The science museum specializes in hands-on exhibits that are great for kids
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The entrance to the museum is free
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You'll have the chance to meet important scientists
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General admission is free, but some special exhibits do charge an entrance fee
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Like other publicly funded national museums in the united kingdom, the natural history museum does not charge an admission fee
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Head over to the darwin centre where you can see real scientists
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The museum's four collection zones contain exhibits covering the earth's natural history
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Butterflies'. there are also many opportunities to visit the museum after hours including movie nights
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Inventive and interactive display, notably in the new earth galleries and the ecology gallery
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Don't miss 'the power within', where you can experience what an earthquake feels like!
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Museum collections include extensive repositories of mammal, bird, and aquatic life skeletons, tracks, and fossils
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Follow the red zone if you're interested in geology
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Find out whether the natural history museum has halal food and prayer places
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A day at the museum with children will surely be a great learning experience, and a fun thing you can do together, as a family
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