Natural History Museum: Dinosaurs, Minerals & Architecture

Housed in a Romanesque palace of terracotta, the museum mixes child-friendly dinosaur halls with serious science collections.

Unmissable

• Hintze Hall: Blue whale skeleton diving from the ceiling.
• Dino Gallery: Animatronic T‑Rex and fossil skeletons.
• Minerals & Gems: Sparkling specimens from around the world.

Tips

Free entry. Family queues peak at weekends and holidays; arrive at opening. South Kensington tube links directly.