Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum in London is located on Cromwell Road in South Kensington, close to the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum. This historic building was opened in 1881 and is renowned throughout the world as one of London's most fascinating and informative museums.
The Natural History Museum contains over 70 million items, including a gigantic diplodocus dinosaur skeleton cast, a full-size blue whale skeleton cast, an 8 metre long giant squid, and a 1,300-year-old giant sequoia tree. It also houses an assortment of specimens collected by Darwin, an extensive collection of rocks and minerals, and an earthquake machine. The building itself is an awe-inspiring architectural feat, with its dramatic Romanesque entrance, tall spires, ceiling panels depicting plants from around the globe, and environmentally designed Darwin Centre.
The closest tube station to the Natural History Museum is South Kensington. Entry to the Museum is free although there is a charge for some temporary exhibitions.
»Save money on London attractions
Radisson Edwardian hotels in this area
If you're looking for a Radisson Edwardian hotel in London that's close to the Natural History Museum, you'll find details below.