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WEBBook tickets. Explore our galleries, science, news, videos and amazing images. South Kensington Tube. London, UK.
Visit us - Natural History Museum
WEBTring, Hertfordshire. Plan your visit to Tring. Get your free ticket. Welcome to the Natural History Museum at South Kensington. Open daily 10.00-17.50. (last entry 17.30) Closed 24-26 December. Tickets. Visiting the Museum is free.
Dinosaurs - Natural History Museum
WEBEver since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike. Explore the history of these prehistoric reptiles and find out how Museum science continues to reveal insights about what dinosaurs looked like and how they lived. Watch dinosaur videos, take our quiz to find out which dinosaur ...
Human evolution - Natural History Museum
WEBWanting to understand who we are, where we come from and how we evolved is part of what makes us human. This an exciting time to be examining human evolution. Intriguing fossil and archaeological discoveries, combined with innovative techniques and DNA research, are transforming scientists' understanding of our ancient past.
About us - Natural History Museum
WEBAbout us. The Natural History Museum is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually.
What is natural selection? - Natural History Museum
WEB3067. Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution. Organisms that are more adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and pass on the genes that aided their success. This process causes species to change and diverge over time. Natural selection is one of the ways to account for the millions of species that have lived on Earth.
New species is oldest meat-eating dinosaur found in UK
WEBOct 6, 2021 · The small carnivorous dinosaur lived over 200 million years ago in what is now Wales. Discovered in a quarry in the 1950s, it was initially thought to be part of a different group of dinosaurs altogether, but scientists have now realised it represents an entirely new species, Pendraig milnerae. Its name honours both its Welsh origins and Angela Milner, a palaeontologist at the Museum who was ...
Discover - Natural History Museum
WEBConservationists need to pay more attention to ‘degraded’ tropical forests. We’ve been underestimating the importance of partially logged forests. Delve into stories about the Museum's collections, scientists and research. Uncover the history of life on Earth, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals.
Charles Darwin: History’s most famous biologist
WEBBy Kerry Lotzof. 3021. Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) transformed the way we understand the natural world with ideas that, in his day, were nothing short of revolutionary. He and his fellow pioneers in the field of biology gave us insight into the fantastic diversity of life on Earth and its origins, including our own as a species.
What's on - Natural History Museum
WEBNew Year's Eve. Following last years’ sell-out event, our New Year’s Eve party is back, so come make natural history with us as we celebrate the arrival of 2025. We’ve jam-packed the event with a whole lot of activities, to make it a night to remember. Tuesday 31 December. 20.00–01.30. Early bird standard adult: £115. Early bird VIP ...