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Press passes
If you are reviewing an exhibition or an event we can put aside a press ticket for you in advance.
Gallery staff cannot accept generic media passes, staff passes or business cards.
Latest press releases
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Press releaseNatural History Museum scientists have described and named 190 new species to science in 2024
The list includes a species of fossilised dung named after Winnie the Pooh author, a piranha called Sauron after the Lord of the Rings villain, three dinosaurs and a pterosaur
20 December 2024 -
Press releaseAncient Reptile with Unique Teeth Found in Gloucestershire
Scientists have described a new species of reptile notable for its unusual dental apparatus and jaw mechanics.
6 December 2024 -
Press releaseNeanderthals and modern humans must be classed as separate species to best track our origins, claims new study from the Natural History Museum
New study reinforces the claim that Neanderthals and modern-day humans must be classed as separate species in order to best track our evolutionary history.
4 December 2024 -
WPY press release
Cast Your Vote: 25 Amazing Images Compete for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024
From a determined honey badger attempting to catch a spikey meal to a beluga whale exfoliating its skin, the 25 striking images offer a powerful insight into the remarkable beauty of nature as well as the critical challenges facing wildlife today.
27 November 2024
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Read press releases about the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and exhibition.
Filming and photography
Find out about filming in the Museum, how to get photos of our building and exhibitions, and getting press tickets for exhibition reviews.