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Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Our world-famous exhibition celebrating the diversity and wonder of life on Earth.

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Travel through 4.6 billion years of our planet's history and help protect its future.

Open 10:00–17:50 (last entry 17:30)

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Travel through 4.6 billion years of our planet's history and help protect its future.

Open 10.00-17.50 (last entry 17.30)

Ticket holders skip the queues.

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth?

Snap a selfie with a piece of Mars, touch a fragment of the Moon and lay your hands on a meteorite older than our planet.

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Visions of Nature

Be transported to the year 2125 and discover how our actions have shaped the future of the natural world.

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Our Story with David Attenborough

A spectacular new 360° cinematic experience.

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Check out our news, features, videos and activities on everything from dinosaurs to the planetary emergency.

Dinosaurs

Ankylosaurs: The dinosaurs with built-in armour

Meet the dinosaurs who were covered in armour and find out about ankylosaur discoveries.

Science news

New species of beetle named in honour of Gerald Durrell

The new species is found in Madagascar, a country closely linked to Gerald’s conservation work.

22 December 2025

Oceans

What are seals? Everything you need to know about pinnipeds

Discover what makes a seal a seal, their impressive adaptations and the threats these important animals face.

Space

Quadrantid meteor shower 2026: When and how to watch

Our planetary scientist and meteorite expert Dr Ashley King shares his tips on how to get the best view.

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Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth?

Snap a selfie with a piece of Mars, touch a fragment of the Moon and lay your hands on a meteorite older than our planet.

Sir David Attenborough sits in front of screens showing clips from the experience, chimpanzees can be seen in a forest setting

Our Story with David Attenborough

A spectacular new 360° cinematic experience.

October Family Festival

Join us for family-friendly events and activities throughout October half-term.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Telling the incredible stories of life on our planet through powerful photography and expert insight.

Visit our Gardens

A haven for wildlife and people, open daily. 

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Our world-famous exhibition celebrating the diversity and wonder of life on Earth.

Say hello to Fern

Meet our newest dino-resident in our gardens, open daily. 

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Telling the incredible stories of life on our planet through powerful photography and expert insight.

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By buying our products, you’re supporting our work to protect the planet’s future. 

Fern, our big bronze dinosaur, in front of our building

Come curious, leave inspired

Open every day, 10:00–17:50

Closed 24–26 December

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Fern, our big bronze dinosaur, in front of our building

Come curious, leave inspired

Open every day, 10:00–17:50

Closed 24–26 December

Skip the queue with a free entry ticket

Get free entry ticket
Fern, our big bronze dinosaur, in front of our building

Come curious, leave inspired

Open every day, 10:00–17:50

Closed 24–26 December

Skip the queue with a free entry ticket

Exhibitions and events

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Our world-famous exhibition celebrating the diversity and wonder of life on Earth.

Two rows of three show six butterflies in different colours against a white background

The year in 262 new species

From parasitic crustaceans to dog-sized dinosaurs, learn about some of the extraordinary new species our scientists described in 2025.

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