Whether you’re in London on a business trip or visiting with family, the Natural History Museum is one attraction you simply can’t omit from your itinerary. From the incredible architecture of the building itself, to the famous exhibits within, this museum is rightly one of the most popular in the UK.
Our Kensington hotel London provides you with the perfect base to explore the museum fully. If you’re planning to go to the Natural History Museum on your next trip to the capital, here’s how you can get the most out of your visit.
Plan Exhibitions Beforehand
The exhibition list at the Natural History Museum is always changing. Some galleries and exhibits are permanent – the spectacular collection of well-preserved animal skeletons, for example, remains one of the top attractions in the whole museum. But there’s also a regularly updated roster of exhibitions which focus on one particular element of natural life.
In February, you’ll be able to view the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, which showcases the best images captured in the wild over the last twelve months. The competition attracted more than 50,000 entries, and here you can see the top 100.
‘Venom: Killer and Cure’ is another intriguing exhibition that will be capturing imaginations until May 2018. It encourages visitors to get up close and personal with venomous animals like snakes, snails and even centipedes, so you can see the world from the point of view of both predator and prey.
Book Tickets
General admission to the Natural History Museum is totally free for all. You can wander around the permanent collections and galleries completely free of charge, with the whole family in tow. However, if you wish to see one of the temporary exhibitions listed above, you may need to book tickets beforehand.
This is best done on the Natural History Museum website. You can pay on the door for most of the temporary exhibitions, but if you visit on a particularly busy day, there’s no guarantee that you’ll get in.
Stay For Lunch
The Natural History is so large, you might need a full day to take in all of its collections and galleries. With a restaurant and a number of cafes on site, you can refuel between exhibitions. All eateries within the museum are family-friendly, and they serve freshly prepared food with options for those with allergies or dietary restrictions.
Visit the T. Rex Grill for main meals, including burgers and pizzas to please the little ones. For a lighter snack or a quick coffee, The Kitchen and The Coffee House are the perfect choice.
Find Local Accommodation
Spending the day on your feet at a museum and soaking up so much knowledge can be tiring. To make the most of your trip, be sure to book local accommodation like our Kensington Park Hotel London.
Not only are we situated less than a mile from the museum, we are also linked with the museum by bus and on the underground. There are a multitude of ways you can get from our hotel to the Natural History Museum, so you can choose the method most convenient for you and any other guests you may be travelling with.
