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The
Natural History Museum is unique among Britain's national Museums.
Not only is it a major public attraction, it is also a
world-renowned institution for scientific research. The Museum's
vast collection, much of it unseen by the public, forms an
unrivalled database of life. More than 300 scientists and
librarians work there, behind the scenes, researching, organizing
and curating the 78 million specimens and over 1 million books,
artworks, and manuscripts. |
Recommended
Internet Sites
The Official Site of The
Museum
Opening
Hours
Monday-Saturday 10.00-17.50
Sunday 11.00-17.50
Entry
is FREE after 16.30 Monday to Friday and after 17.00 Saturday -
Sunday and Bank Holidays. Last admission is at 17.30
Ticket
Prices
Adult £7.50
Senior Citizens FREE
Child (0-16 years) FREE (children under 12 must be accompanied by
an adult)
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Thought
by many to be one of the finest nature museums of in
the World, the Natural History Museum was opened to the public in
1881. Today, the Museum holds a phenomenal 68 million specimens
from all around the world, many displayed in the most imaginative
way possible, often using the latest interactive technology. |