Helpful tips 

Where can I park for the Natural History Museum London?

Joe Ford

Where can I park for the Natural History Museum London?

Parking for the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum

  • For parking close to both Harrods and the museums, try our car park at London Pavilion Road.
  • Our car park close to High Street Kensington tube station is just a short distance along Kensington Gardens from Exhibition Road.

Is it free to get into the Natural History Museum?

It’s free! There is usually a queue to get in but this is only for a bag search for security reasons.

Do I need to book tickets for Natural History Museum?

All visitors (including Members and Corporate Supporters) must book a free ticket in advance online for guaranteed entry. Government guidance around indoor visits (the rule of six) applies at the Museum. To help keep everyone safe, a timed entry system is in place.

Is the dinosaur at the Natural History Museum real?

The skeleton is plaster-cast, not ancient past, and is based on an original held in Pennsylvania. In fact, Dippy is one of 10 facsimiles lurking in museums around the world. Our dinosaur is not just a fake, but an abounding fake; a glorified garden gnome.

Do you like to visit museums?

There are many reasons why people visit museums. Some want to learn about the past, while others are curious about the country they are visiting or just want to enjoy art and culture. Museums are great for meeting new people, learning how our ancestors lived and expanding our minds.

What are museums purpose?

The purpose of modern museums is to collect, preserve, interpret, and display objects of artistic, cultural, or scientific significance for the education of the public. From a visitor or community perspective, the purpose can also depend on one’s point of view.

What things are kept in museum?

Museums collect and preserve our objects and materials of religious, cultural and historical value. They are a good source of entertainment. These museums help to preserve and promote our cultural heritage. Museums are a storehouse of old artefacts, sculptures, objects, history etc.