The Natural History Museum is the United Kingdom's national museum of natural history and is a centre of scientific excellence in taxonomy and biodiversity. It houses unrivalled collections of plants, animals, minerals and fossils.
It began as an offshoot of the British Museum but shortage of space became a major problem and in 1860 it was decided to house the Natural History collection separately.
Alfred Waterhouse was commissioned to design a new museum in South Kensington which opened in 1881.
Monday to Saturday from 10am until 5.50pm. Sunday from 11am until 5.50pm.
