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Natural History Museum

ChildrenNatural HistoryScienceClosed · Opens 10amFreeSouth Kensington

The building itself is half the experience — a Romanesque palace decorated with terracotta tiles of plants and animals. Inside, you'll find everything from a full-size blue whale skeleton suspended in Hintze Hall to meteorites, gemstones, and the ever-popular animatronic T. rex. Wildly popular with families, but the deeper galleries reward adults who venture past the crowds.

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Audio guide options for Natural History Museum

A quick side-by-side of how Musa stacks up against the audio guides commonly used at this museum.

 Recommended
Musa
Official audio (SoundCloud)
Vusiem app
WeGoTrip
PriceFreeFreeFree€5
Stops / lengthCurated tour, ~90 minFragmented clips~10 stops8 stops
Works offline
In-app map
Languages11 languagesEN onlyEN onlyEN, ES, IT, more
How to accessBrowserBrowserApp downloadApp download
  • Official audio (SoundCloud): Free tracks scattered across SoundCloud and the museum site. No single tour or map.
  • Vusiem app: Requires installing the Vusiem app for the Natural History Museum.
  • WeGoTrip: Paid third-party tour, sold inside the WeGoTrip app.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Mon10:00–17:50
Tue10:00–17:50
Wed10:00–17:50
Thu10:00–17:50
Fri10:00–17:50
Sat10:00–17:50
SunToday10:00–17:50

Address

Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD

Nearest station: South Kensington

Admission

Free

Some special exhibitions and events require paid tickets

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters available. Sensory map and visual stories for visitors with autism.

From our writing

Visitor Information

Is Natural History Museum free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Natural History Museum is free. Some special exhibitions and events require paid tickets. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Natural History Museum?
Natural History Museum is open Daily 10:00–17:50, last entry 17:20. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Natural History Museum?
Natural History Museum is located at Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, in the South Kensington area of London. The nearest station is South Kensington.
What can I see at Natural History Museum?
Dinosaurs, blue whales, and 80 million specimens in a cathedral of nature. Current highlights include Blue Zone: Dinosaurs and Ocean Life, Green Zone: Hintze Hall and Earth Sciences, Red Zone: Earth Galleries.
Do I need to book Natural History Museum in advance?
Natural History Museum is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Some special exhibitions and events require paid tickets. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Natural History Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Is Natural History Museum accessible?
Step-free access throughout. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters available. Sensory map and visual stories for visitors with autism.
Is there an audio guide for Natural History Museum?
Yes. Musa offers a free, web-based audio guide for Natural History Museum. It runs in any phone browser, no app or download required.
How long is the Musa audio tour at Natural History Museum?
The Musa audio tour is on demand. You can pick a 30-minute highlights route, a 60 to 90 minute standard tour, or follow it stop by stop at your own pace.
Do I need to download an app for the Musa guide at Natural History Museum?
No. Musa runs in your phone's web browser. Scan a QR code or open a link to start the audio tour. No app, no account, no storage used on your device.

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