The behaviours of whales have endeared them to us like few other species on Earth. Long-term research into the way they learn, hunt and socialise shows they may have more in common with us than ...

The UK Species Inventory is a database of all UK wildlife and it provides the taxonomic foundation for most biological recording and analysis systems. The Natural History Museum maintains this ...

Growth is usually thought of as a one-way process. For marine iguanas, however, a natural change in the climate can cause them to start shrinking, and it's more than just a case of losing a bit of ...

Dawnosaurs is a free event for neurodivergent children, including those with autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD and other sensory processing difficulties. Enjoy the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle ...

From informal and intimate to creative and spectacular, our venue hire spaces will suit any event. Treat your guests to a private view of the world’s most stunning nature photography, available from ...

We offer courses for different abilities, so if you are a postgraduate student looking for further study opportunities, a professional looking to upskill or someone who wants to learn more about our ...

Walk beneath the largest animal on Earth and explore dozens of other exhibits representing 4.5 billion years of natural history. Hintze Hall is the gateway to the Museum's collections and galleries.

The Natural History Museum Ice Rink has now closed. After an incredible 16 years of ice skating at the Museum, the five-acre gardens on which the rink used to sit have now been transformed into a hub ...

Taxonomy is the science that attempts to categorise the many millions of species on Earth. Find out how to define taxonomy, what taxonomists do and why classifying life is so important. The definition ...

Winter is a time where many animals conserve their energy, fly south or grow a thicker coat. Find out about the wonderful wildlife that makes the UK its home. The British Isles are home to an ...

Epic forces are at work every day, changing the face of our planet. Through dramatic film footage, exhibits, interactive games and our famous earthquake simulator, explore how the powers within shape ...

The Triassic Period was a time of great change. Bookended by extinctions, this era saw huge shifts in the diversity and dominance of life on Earth, ushering in the appearance of many well-known groups ...