Museum & science Indoor optionAssistance dogs4.8 editorial
Natural History Museum
South Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Over an hour from your starting point
Review
Free, iconic, and still a children's jaw-dropper. The blue whale and the dinosaur gallery do the heavy lifting; the rest is a treasure hunt. It is crowded at weekends — go at opening or after 3pm.
Our recommendation. Book the free timed ticket. Cross the road to the Science Museum if anyone still has legs.
- Hintze Hall whale
- Dinosaurs
- Earthquake simulator
- Darwin Centre
Best age groups
Dinosaurs for 4+; volcanoes and whales for everyone
Toddlers 0–4
A strong fit
Little kids 5–8
A strong fit
Tweens 9–12
A strong fit
Teens 13–16
A strong fit
Pets
Assistance dogs only.
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- Typical cost
- Free
- Cover
- Good indoor option