Welcome to the Natural History Museum London. It was designed by an architect from Manchester, Alfred Waterhouse. It is one of the most famous London museums and one of the favourite London tourist destination, visited by millions each year. The entrance to this world famous London landmark was inspired by basalt columns in western Scotland. Its architectural style is Romanesque. It has a vast collection from microscopic slides to mammoth skeletons; the Museum is home to the largest and most important natural history collection in the world. Originally Sloane’s specimens formed part of the British. It is home to the world class research and collections of the Natural History Museum's Bird Group. Entrance to this museum is free. The Natural History Museum is one of the popular London attraction. Look up from the busy Central Hall in the heart of the Museum and you’ll find a wonderful spread of ceiling panels decorated with plants from every corner of the globe. Beautiful in design, richly coloured and gilded, each has a story to tell. They speak vividly of an era when specimens of plants from around the world flooded into Britain, sparking an explosion of interest in botany and horticulture, with new glasshouses and public parks springing up all over the country. Explore the fascinating histories of these exotic species and British flora in this slideshow. The London guided tour gives you the best opportunity to see all these.
The Geological Museum – now the Red Zone – started life in 1841 as part of the Geological Survey. It is located at South Kensington, a building designed by Science Museum architect, Sir Richard Allinson and JH Markham . In 1985 it merged with the Natural History Museum, adding a collection of more than 30,000 minerals. In 1988 the Lasting Impressions gallery was opened to connect the two. In this London attraction, there is a Terracotta Tour which is an online architectural tour of the Natural History Museum, one of the most distinctive buildings in London. When this extraordinary building opened in 1881, it was hailed as ‘a true temple of nature’ and ‘the animal’s Westminster Abbey’. This tour tells you about the Museum’s creation and highlights some of the details like the Cathedral of nature, the design, Tetracotta ornaments, the Dodo, Column designs and more. Next is the Darwin Centre architecture which was designed by internationally renowned C F Møller Architects of Denmark, it shows off the splendour of the gigantic cocoon. Museum visitors can explore world-class science in action in a dramatic new public space. The Darwin Centre is a state-of-the-art science and collections facility. You will get immersed in the Cocoon experience in the Darwin Centre. Marvel at huge wall displays and projections as you journey through the futuristic building. Then comes Attenborough Studio, a high-tech audio-visual venue for exciting events, spectacular shows and fascinating films about all aspects of life on Earth and scientific discovery. The Stunning computer generated visuals and the latest technology light up the Attenborough Studio. The Darwin Centre science is a hub of scientific activity and home to over 220 scientists working on vital research and not only this, there is much more to explore. Another attraction is the nature online which includes sections like the science of natural history, collections at the museum, Species of the day, Biodiversity, climate change, evolution and many more. There are many things to do with children also in your London sightseeing .They also have the Kids section where they can explore habitats and continents across the world and discover the spectacular butterflies that live there. Explore habitats and continents across the world and discover the spectacular butterflies that live there, discover about the pre-Historic monuments, Naturecams and fun and games.
They also have educative programs .The Natural History Museum is a world-class resource for learners. They aim to help people enjoy the natural world, develop their scientific knowledge and understand the impact of science on their lives. In short, at this Natural History Museum they have a variety of activities and events that run every day.
What are you waiting for? Come to the Natural History Museum to explore the magnificent collections of the natural world by the London guided tour.
Visitor information:
Timings: Opening times - Its open every day from 10.00 – 17.50., Last admission is at 17.30
The Museums are open every day, including Sundays and bank holidays, but closed 24th – 26th December.