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Natural History Museum (South Kensington)

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Natural History Museum (South Kensington)

Natural History Museum · Kensington & Chelsea

Natural History Museum (South Kensington) is a museums day out at Natural History Museum · Kensington & Chelsea for all ages. Price: Free.

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Free entry ticket recommended to skip queues at weekends and holidays.

Ages
All ages.
Price
Free
Energy
Moderate
Setting
Indoors and out · Rain-proof
Getting there
South Kensington (Piccadilly, District, Circle), 5 min via subway. · Zone 1
Tickets
On sale

About

Free national museum: dinosaurs incl. T. rex, Hope the blue whale, Earth and volcano galleries and wildlife gardens.

Ideal for: Dinosaur-obsessed 4-8-year-old on a rainy Saturday, free.

  • Rainy day
  • Whole family
  • Budding scientists
  • February half-term
  • With grandparents
  • Parent and child
  • Groups and parties

When and booking

Schedule
Daily 10:00-17:50 (last entry 17:30); closed 24-26 Dec.
Times
10:00-17:50
Selling
Walk-up usually fine
Cancellations
Free tickets; not applicable.

Prices

Adults
Free (paid exhibitions extra)
Children
Free
Family ticket
Free
Family of four (est.)
Free
Memberships & discounts
Membership available for queue skipping.

Access and SEN

  • Wheelchair access
  • Pushchair-friendly
  • Baby change
  • Toddler-friendly
  • Under-2s welcome
  • SEN adjustments

Dawnosaurs and relaxed exhibition viewings available.

Staff can fast-track entry for access needs; free companion tickets for paid exhibitions; access guide online.

Good to know

Food and allergies
Cafes and restaurants on-site
Parking
Limited disabled parking
Address
Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD
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What they'll learn

Evolution and inheritance, rocks and fossils (KS2), animals and habitats (KS1).

Links to: STEM, Nature & science, KS1, KS2, KS3.

Make a day of it

Science Museum next door; V&A; RPO Carols at the Royal Albert Hall.

Questions families ask

What age is Natural History Museum (South Kensington) for?
All ages.
How much does Natural History Museum (South Kensington) cost?
Adults: Free (paid exhibitions extra). Children: Free. Prices are as the organiser lists them; check when you book.
When is Natural History Museum (South Kensington) on?
Daily 10:00-17:50 (last entry 17:30); closed 24-26 Dec.
Where is Natural History Museum (South Kensington) and how do we get there?
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD. Nearest station: South Kensington (Piccadilly, District, Circle), 5 min via subway.
Is Natural History Museum (South Kensington) wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the organiser says it is wheelchair accessible. Staff can fast-track entry for access needs; free companion tickets for paid exhibitions; access guide online.
Is Natural History Museum (South Kensington) good for children with SEN?
Adjustments are available on request. Dawnosaurs and relaxed exhibition viewings available.
Is Natural History Museum (South Kensington) good for a rainy day?
Yes, it's rain-proof.

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