Museums · London
Natural History Museum
In or near Tyburn.
Natural History Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- South Kensington · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Natural History Museum is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Natural History Museum is a museum located in London, postcode SW7. It is known for its extensive collection of specimens from various segments of natural history. The museum is an iconic example of Victorian architecture and serves as a key institution for scientific research and education.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4965, -0.1760
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW7 5BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Nearest railway station
- South Kensington — 0.3 km
- Opening
- 10:00-17:30
- Official site
- www.nhm.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: way/24436446 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Natural History Museum?
- Natural History Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW7 5BD), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is Natural History Museum?
- Natural History Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Natural History Museum?
- The nearest railway station is South Kensington, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW7 5BD.
- Is Natural History Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Natural History Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Natural History Museum?
- The nearest railway station is South Kensington, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW7 5BD.