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Highlights
- Alfred Waterhouse's 1881 cathedral to nature on Cromwell Road, from Hintze Hall to Earth Hall in the East Wing.
- Hope the blue whale, the T. rex, the life-size blue whale model, Sophie the Stegosaurus and a giant sequoia.
- Archaeopteryx among the Treasures, and an earthquake room at the top of an escalator through the Earth.
- Look up from the first-floor balcony at 162 painted panels of plants on the Hintze Hall ceiling.
- 24 rooms and 41 pieces, about 52 minutes of English audio you start whenever you like.
Your Experience
Hope the blue whale, a moving T. rex, terracotta monkeys on the arches and an escalator through the Earth, in the building that opened in 1881 as a cathedral to nature. Walk into any gallery and hear the story behind what is in front of you.
Short on time? Pick a ready-made route: The Natural History Museum in an Hour (60 min), The Giants (75 min), A Cathedral to Nature (40 min), Small Wonders (45 min). Or ignore them and wander. An audio guide on your phone: 24 room stories and 41 narrated pieces across 3 floors, about 52 minutes of English audio, with a map of the building by floor. Open the room you are standing in and press play. No group, no headset to rent, no set start time. Museum admission is not included. This is an independent guide, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Natural History Museum.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Self-guided audio guide in English
- Coverage of 24 rooms, 41 pieces
- 4 ready-made routes, 40–75 minutes
- Map of museum floors in browser
- Lifetime access to this audio guide
- Stories on the blue whale, T. rex, and the Earthquake Room
- Admission to the Natural History Museum
- Live guide
- Official affiliation with the museum
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Ticket Delivery
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.