No vacation to London is complete without at least one trip to the Natural History Museum; with about 80 million exhibits the collections in this museum are renowned around the world. Admission to the museum is free of charge and it’s situated just five minutes walk from the South Kensington Tube Station on Cromwell Road. The museum is open daily from 10am, with last entries at 5.30pm. If you’re interested in discovering more about the natural world and its history, check out some of the displays at this fascinating visitor attraction.
The collections at the Natural History Museum will inspire anybody, of any age. You can step back in time to take a glimpse at how the universe was formed, focus on some of the fascinating botany collections from across the world, or view the huge selection of zoological specimens, some of which are now extinct or are endangered wildlife species. If you like paleontology and fossils, you’re sure to discover interesting specimens within the museum’s vast treasure trove, while geology buffs will enjoy looking at some of the 500,000 rocks, minerals, gems and meteorite fragments on display.
Interactive exhibits, workshops, displays and science shows make your journey around the Natural History Museum an exciting day out for the whole family and interesting guides to the displays will assist you in getting the utmost pleasure and entertainment from your visit to this top London museum attraction.
When visiting the museum there is no need to worry about packed lunches or places to eat, as the Natural History Museum has a variety of cafes and a good restaurant.
This attraction should be on every London visitor’s itinerary, along with Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and the London Eye. This truly is a great center for visitors from all over the world.
With numerous central places to stay in London the accommodation price range caters for all. There are cheap sleeps and luxury hotels, and most vacation rentals and holiday apartments are located close to good public transport links, so you should find it easy to travel around in the City.