EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS PROGRAMMES FOR VISITORS TO THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS PROGRAMMES FOR VISITORS TO THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Welcome to this brief review of the exhibitions and activities for visitors to The Natural History Museum in London.

Public exhibitions

The Museum's exhibitions galleries are spread over two wings and are divided into two major subject areas:
The Life Galleries [incl 7 images]
The Life Galleries cover a broad range of biological science subjects including evolution, dinosaurs and other organisms from the past; human biology and human origins; ecology, botany and exhibitions on living groups of animals.
The Earth Galleries [incl 6 images].
We apologise for the temporary closure of our Earth Galleries. Explore our plans for the new and exciting scheme which will reopen in 1996.

The Architecture of The Natural History Museum

The Waterhouse building [incl 5 images].
Ever since The Natural History Museum opened in 1881 the amazing, Romanesque building, designed by Alfred Waterhouse, has been one of the most famous buildings in London.

Events and activities

The Museum's public exhibitions are supported and enhanced by a wide range of exciting events and activities including:
Public events.
The current Events Diary covers August and September 1995.
Saturday lecture series.
This listing covers lectures from May to September 1995.
Illustrated lecture by Stephen Jay Gould
Details of the illustrated lecture to be given by Stephen Jay Gould at the Museum on Wednesday 6th September, in aid of Down House.
Natural History Museum at the BA's Annual Festival of Science
Find out what the Museum will be up to at the British Association's Annual Festical of Science, at Newcastle upon Tyne, 9th - 15th September.

Bringing a group?

Support for teachers and our group facilities [incl. 3 images]..
If you are planning to bring an educational group to visit our Museum then it is important that you explore in advance the services we offer.

Adult Education Courses and tours

Adult education courses and tours [incl. 1 image].
If you are interested in improving your general understanding of the natural world The Natural History Museum also runs courses on the earth and life sciences including, field study trips for amateurs and hobbyists.

Getting organised

Finding your way

Getting here.
A map of the local area is available along with details of how to reach us.

Opening times

The Natural History Museum is open:

The Museum is closed on the 23-26 of December for the festive season.

Admissions charges

The normal daily entry fees are:

Season tickets to the Natural History Museum and joint season tickets for the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum are also available.

Entry to the Natural History Museum is free for visitors arriving after 16.30 Monday-Friday and after 17.00 Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

This document is maintained by Bob Bloomfield (R.Bloomfield@nhm.ac.uk) and Neil Thomson (N.Thomson@nhm.ac.uk)