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Natural History Museum, London

The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, England

Dinosaurs, volcanoes, precious gems, creepy crawlies - as a visitor to The Natural History Museum you will be amazed by the diversity of our natural world.

The Natural History Museum is home to the nation's finest collections of natural history specimens and is one of the UK's top visitor attractions. The Museum's collection now runs to 70 million plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, fossils, rocks and minerals - many of which are displayed through its fascinating exhibitions and more than you could ever see in one day.

The Natural History Museum, London

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 7942 5000
020 7942 5555
020 7942 5821
E-mail : information@nhm.ac.uk
education@nhm.ac.uk
webmaster@nhm.ac.uk

URL : www.nhm.ac.uk/
www.nhm.ac.uk/research-curati
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www.nhm.ac.uk/museum/tring/
www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/
www.nhm.ac.uk/kids-only/

Open

10.00-17.50 daily Last admission is 17.30

Closed

Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December ONLY

Admission Charges

Free to all. Ticket entry to special temporary exhibitions.

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General Information

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Guided tours

Collections

General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Braille information and/or interpretation
General audio-guide available
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Children and Families

Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Library
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities

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Search The Diverse Collections Of The Museum Of London Online

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The Museum Of London's new microsite allows you to search for the story of the many cultures of London in their collections.

This image shows Sir Mancherjee Bhownaggree, MP for Bethnal Green 1895 - 1906. A supporter of British rule in India, he was nicknamed 'bow-the-knee' by opponents. However he also lobbied parliament on the rights of Indian subjects.

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