Take a look inside
Artist's impression of the new Darwin Centre that opens to the public in September 2009
More about the new Darwin Centre'The Darwin Centre will show the public more of our vital research and our internationally important collections. I hope the centre will inspire people to think about the natural environment differently and in turn inspire them to take better care of our planet.'
Dr Michael Dixon - Director
Entry is free!
(there is a charge for temporary exhibitions)
| Monday to Sunday | 10:00 - 17:50 |
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The Museum is open every day except 24-26 December. Last admission is at 17:30.
Natural History Museum at Tring opening times
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000
What's on
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Darwin exhibition
This biggest ever Charles Darwin exhibition commemorates his bicentenary in 2009.
14 Nov 2008 - 19 Apr 2009 -
Annual Science Lecture 2008: Darwin, fossils and the shape of life
Presented by Professor Richard Fortey, the author of bestseller, Dry Store Room No.1.
17 Nov 2008, 19:45 -
After hours
Relax with a drink and tapas, and enjoy some great events at the Museum after hours.
31 Oct 2008, 17:15 -
Big teeth for a tiny dinosaur - 24/10/2008
A tiny dinosaur with big canine teeth shows for the first time how one of the earliest dinosaurs grew into an adult.
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Kids only
Discover fun facts about dinosaurs. See some in 3D. Take a peek in Dinosaurs.
Explore giant squids and surprising sharks, the mimic octopus and why whales strand. Dive in and discover Life in the sea.
If you want to study animals, from the huge blue whale to the tiniest microbe, learn how to become an zoologist.
Nature online
Exotic species of bugs are making the UK their home. One such creature is the false widow spider. Read an article or watch a video with Museum insect expert Stuart Hine.
World's longest insect This image is the head of the world's longest insect? Find out more about this stick-insect.
Buy online
Buy gorgeous new mineral jewellery online, like this striking, handmade necklace of turquoise and faceted onyx.
A bright idea for wintry nights out, our Green Gift of the Month is a pocket-sized wind-up torch that uses super-bright LEDs.