Highlights
- Embark on a one-hour tour of the Natural History Museum's architecture
- Discover the Museum in just an hour with a small group, limited to 10 people
- Create unforgettable memories at one of the UK's most iconic attractions
Description
Adorned with imposing gargoyles, intricate carvings and high, decorative ceilings, our building does more than just hold our collections, it's a piece of art.
Built in the late 1800s, it’s one of Britain’s most striking examples of Romanesque architecture with every element of its design paying homage to nature.
Look beyond our specimens to the stonework behind and you’ll see a whole menagerie of terracotta animals, including a carved monkey with a human face that bears a striking resemblance to the one and only Charles Darwin.
Join us on this special tour as we delve into the fascinating history of our beautiful building and reveal the secrets it holds. We’ll start our story in the late 1800s, giving you the chance to see digital copies of the original sketches, detailed drawings and plans for the building, before exploring our twenty-first-century additions.
This tour begins on Exhibition Road, outside the museum's staff entrance, and will finish inside the newest part of the museum building, the Darwin Centre.
Includes
Guide-led tour in English
General museum entry
Skip the queue
Headsets are provided during peak visitor hours
Excludes
Audio guide
Entry to paid temporary exhibitions
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
