Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum opened its doors in 1881. It all started when physician and collector of natural curiosities, Sir Hans Sloane left his extensive collection to the nation in 1753. From microscopic slides to mammoth skeletons, the Museum is home to the largest and most important natural history collection in the world.
Opening information
Open daily Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:50
Entrance information
nearest tube south kensinton station
Temporary exhibitions
Butterfly Explorers
Journey through our magnificent butterfly house, explore habitats and continents across the world and discover the spectacular butterflies that live t
8th April 2010 - 26th September 2010
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Contact information
- Website
- www.nhm.ac.uk
- Address
- Cromwell Road
Kensington and Chelsea
London
SW7 5BD
United Kingdom - Phone
- +44 (0) 20 7942 5000
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