The Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum is the UK’s national museum of natural history, and a centre of excellence in taxonomy and biodiversity. It is an interesting outing for people of all ages, but for small children fascinated by dinosaurs it is wonderful. The skeletons on display are awesome in size, and there are some excellent models of a great range of dinosaurs. Watch out for the moving, roaring Tyrannosaurus with his bloody prey at his feet!

If you have time after the comprehensive exhibition of dinosaurs the Natural History Museum has a lot more to offer. The life galleries cover insects, ecology, human biology, mammals, primates, minerals and origin of species. In the human biology they have a “womb” experience where you learn about the noises, and sensations a developing baby experiences in the womb. The Earth Galleries cover ancient and future Earth, treasures, changing landscapes and “the earthquake experience”.

The Natural History Museum is free of charge, except for entrance to special exhibitions which are individually priced. It is not far from the Georgian House Hotel, and an easy journey by underground to South Kensington tube station. From there it is less than a five minute walk. To find out more about special exhibitions and opening times visit www.nhm.ac.uk.

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