The Natural History Museum operates as one of the world's leading scientific institutions, housing 80 million specimens and attracting 5 million visitors annually to its iconic South Kensington building. From dinosaur skeletons and sparkling gems to interactive galleries and temporary exhibitions, the Museum offers something for everyone while advancing our understanding of the natural world through cutting-edge research.

Visitors can explore everything from the famous Diplodocus cast in Hintze Hall to the Minerals Gallery, viewing the latest scientific breakthroughs, and engage with hands-on activities that bring science to life. The Museum's 300 scientists work behind the scenes studying climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable solutions, making discoveries that help protect our planet's future.

The Museum declared a planetary emergency, becoming one of the first museums globally to set a science-based carbon reduction target aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement, driving towards net zero emissions by 2035 as part of its Sustainable by Nature plan. Beyond its operational sustainability, the Museum uses its enormous global reach and influence to create advocates for the planet, inspiring and empowering everyone to make a difference for nature.

Why we love them:

• Science-based climate leadership: First museum globally to set science-based carbon reduction target aligned with Paris Climate Agreement's 1.5°C goal ✓

• Net zero commitment: Driving towards net zero emissions by 2035 ✓

• Zero waste: All waste diverted from landfill through recycling and energy recovery systems ✓

• Renewable energy: solar panels on the roof of the palaeontology building ✓

• Sustainable food systems: Carbon labelling on food, free plant-based milk alternatives, 100% Rainforest Alliance certified coffee ✓

• Community climate action: Funding 12 UK organizations with grants up to £10,000 to engage communities with climate crisis ✓

• Advocacy impact: Creating millions of advocates for the planet through research, exhibitions and educational programmes that inspire environmental action ✓

What’s on offer: World-renowned natural history collections and exhibitions / Climate and biodiversity research / Educational programme / Sustainable dining options with carbon-labelled food / Special exhibitions addressing planetary emergency

Opening hours: Daily 10am-6pm (last entry 5:30pm) / Late night Fridays until 10pm (term time)