- South Kensington, London
- Adult: £20, Child: £16, Adult member: £16, Child member: £12.80
Science of the Natural History Museum Tour
Nothing is more important to us than protecting the planet and encouraging others to do the same.
Join us on this tour to discover the work we do, from advocacy and outreach to identifying new species and protecting the collections we care for.
What can we do to secure a more positive future for nature and people? What impact does history have on science? Why is digitisation important? These questions and more reveal the groundbreaking work our scientists carry out every day here and in the field.
Not only are we a historic building with iconic collections, we’re also a living building at the forefront of scientific research that uses the latest technology. We don’t just look to the past - we look to the future too. Join our mission and explore how we’re planning to secure the future of the collections we care for, transform the study of natural history and take steps to become a sustainable organisation.
Find out about the security measures we have in place.
Dates and times
February
- Friday 21 10.30
March
- Friday 28 13.00
- Saturday 29 14.00
April
- Friday 4 11:00
- Saturday 12 11:00
- Thursday 17 11:00
- Friday 18 13:00
Visiting information
Your tour ticket grants you access to the Museum up to one hour before your scheduled tour. If you plan to arrive earlier, you may need to get a general admission ticket or join the walk-in queue.
This tour takes place during our public opening hours, so we’ll have headsets for you to use for a better listening experience.
Your tour guide will meet you outside the Human Evolution Gallery. We’ll signpost the location, but if you get stuck, just ask our staff.
The tour will start promptly, so arrive on time.
All ages are welcome but given the content of the tour we recommend a minimum age of 12.
This tour is fully accessible.
Entry to our paid exhibitions is not included in your ticket.
Don’t forget to bring an electronic or printed copy of your ticket with you.
We’re unable to accommodate extra guests on the day.
Unfortunately, we can’t give refunds or exchanges.
Ticket price doesn’t include our cloakroom.
Our ticket prices can change.
If you’d like a private tour, email us at guidedtours@nhm.ac.uk.
A free ticket for a carer accompanying a guest with a disability can be requested by calling us on +44 (0)20 7942 5000, Monday to Friday, 09.30-17.30, subject to availability.
Got a question? Call us on +44 (0)20 7942 5000, Monday to Friday, 09.30-17.30, or email us at guidedtours@nhm.ac.uk.
We reserve the right to make any necessary changes to the event as required, such as adjusting the locations, timings or content of the activities. This is to ensure we deliver a safe and excellent experience for everyone at all times.
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