Natural History Museum scientists have described and named 190 new species to science in 2024 The list includes a snake named ...

In the search for life on Mars, scientists have discovered more about the planet’s explosive past. The future Mars rover ...

Papers published in the journals Nature and Science have used the bones to narrow down when Neanderthals and H. sapiens ...

Delve in to the wonderful world of Birds and discover their incredible behaviour through photos from our Wildlife ...

Making Sun prints is a fun activity that can turn leaves and flowers into simple but distinctive artworks. They can make a great addition to a nature journal. You can make an easy Sun print without ...

The grave of a young man in Morocco is providing astonishing insights into human culture 15,000 years ago. Buried alongside ...

Discover what you can see and do in our free galleries, and where you can eat, drink and shop across the Museum. Whether you're visiting us for the first time or the fiftieth, these self-guided tours ...

In recognition of the high standard of entries, 25 extra images were selected by the Natural History Museum and put to the public vote. Early in the morning, Mark watched as these lionesses groomed ...

A singing Eurasian songbird is silhouetted against a backdrop of colourful fairground lights in Münster, Germany. During a popular fair in Münster called the Send, an interesting atmosphere arose ...

Visiting the Natural History Museum is free. Book a ticket before your visit for the best experience, especially during our busy times. We do reserve space for walk-up visitors, but you may have to ...

Sharks don’t have bones. Their skeletons are made of cartilage - the same soft, flexible stuff as your ears and the tip of your nose are made of. This is true for all sharks, from the formidable great ...

Father Christmas is coming to the Museum this December! Join us for a unique storytelling experience. This December come and visit Father Christmas in his wintery wonderland here with us. In this ...