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Closure of Diamonds exhibition
The Diamonds exhibition closed permanently on 23 November 2005. This was on security advice of the police. We apologise for any inconvenience. Pre-booked tickets will be refunded. Please click here if you require more details.

The rest of the Museum remains open as usual.

Entry is free!

(there is a charge for temporary exhibitions)

Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 17:50
Sunday 11:00 - 17:50

The Museum is open every day except 24-26 December. Last admission is at 17:30.

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000

What's on at the Museum

Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Be inspired by stunning photographs of life on Earth in this year's exhibition. Tickets on sale now.
22 Oct 2005 - 23 Apr 2006

Ice Rink and Christmas Fair
Ice Rink and Christmas Fair

Enjoy winter skating at our new outdoor Ice Rink. Relax in the Café Bar or visit the Christmas Fair to pick up some gifts.
16 Nov 2005 - 22 Jan 2006

Diplodocus: Celebrating 100 Years at the Museum
Diplodocus: Celebrating 100 Years at the Museum

Celebrate the 100th birthday of one of the Museum's best-loved exhibits and discover more about this amazing dinosaur.
12 May 2005 - 26 Feb 2006

Link to new online shop news article
New online shop is launched at Museum - 21/11/2005

Museum's new online shop offers a wider variety of nature-themed gifts this Christmas.

More news

Education

Autumn schools programme

Autumn schools programme
Download the Museum’s exciting autumn progamme for schools, from Nursery to A-Level students.

Teachers' resource
Planning a school visit or lesson? Search our online database of galleries, web and video resources for teachers.

Take part

Become a Member
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Buy online

Buy online

The Gilded Canopy
No need to bend over backwards!

Our new book gives you a close look at the Museum’s amazing painted ceiling panels.

Diamonds
This richly illustrated book reveals the true nature of diamonds.