UK - The Free Things in Life NHM

Now I'm sure many of you have been here over the years whether it's a family day out, a school trip or even pretty recently just for some free entertainment.

That's right the entrance fee is free, which is always a winner.

     

The Natural History Museum has a special place in our hearts as we took a trip here for one of our first dates. So any new relationshippers out there this is always a great shout as it's fun and you can have a right giggle on the interactive equipment. 

   

Again this is an easy one to get to if your new with using the underground, so not to panic, we shall give you some tips in regards to getting there and even apps we use when we can't get our head around train locations.

     

As you walk out of South Kensington station, following the signs to the museum in the tube , you will ascend a short staircase and there it is, right in front of you.

The natural history museum is an incredible architectural building, which makes for some incredible photos. As you pay closer attention to the building you can see the carvings of various animals, try and spot the dodo.

There are various places out of the front of the museum in which you can sit with friends or family and chill or even have a picnic if you've come prepared.

     

Upon entry to the museum you will be standing within the Hintze hall. Here stands a diplodocus "dippy the dinosaur" who has been a resident here since 1905.

There are corridors on either side of the museum leading off to different aspects of our history and even more to explore up a grand staircase to the other floors.

     

Our personal highlight of the museum here is obviously the dinosaur rooms which are found within the blue zone.

    

We are dinosaur lovers, it's as simple as that. These rooms, like the rest in the museum, provide information on a variety of dinosaurs and throughout their time on earth.

    

Check out the animatronic dinosaurs, I don't think you can miss them but there pretty incredible and a little terrifying to any children visiting here. 

    

This place is pretty easy to navigate around however if you do find yourself struggling as there is so much to see and want to make sure that your not going to miss any features there are maps available in the halls. These also contain information on the temporary exhibitions and what's on on the day of your visit. So all very handy. Please remember to donate £1 for these as that small contribution goes towards maintaining this incredible building! Don't be stingy! 

    

There is always something going on at the NHM, obviously the permanent exhibitions are free as we mentioned, however temporary exhibitions are shown here over the year which, yes you have to pay for, but with experience of being to a couple of these, they are truly once in a lifetime experiences to view some outstanding work.

    

To keep up to date with these movements we would suggest checking out the NHM's website which we shall link below.

    

We hope you have a great day out here whether you just enjoy the free things in life or pay to see one of the exhibitions.

    

Top Tips

▪️The app we use to navigate the tubes is called 'TubeMaps' it's very handy and works even when you are on the underground so no need to panic or get off at the wrong stop. 

▪️ The Natural History Museum website www.nhm.ac.uk

▪️During School holidays this place is rammed so if you want a more 'peaceful' time try and avoid busy periods, or get there at opening time 10am - 5.50pm