A Day at the Museum - Natural History Museum London
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4.3/5
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Is A Day at the Museum - Natural History Museum London worth booking?
A Day at the Museum - Natural History Museum London is a 3-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $500 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 47 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (7)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $500 per person
The Natural History Museum tour is a day of science and fun activities for all the family. Housing a staggering 70 million items, there are five main collections: Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Paleontology and Zoology.
What you get
About this experience
The Natural History Museum tour is a day of science and fun activities for all the family. Housing a staggering 70 million items, there are five main collections: Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Paleontology and Zoology. The Museum is renowned for its exhibition of dinosaur skeletons in a particularly large gallery of Dinosaurs, including a spectacular Diplodocus and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Visitors can find the answers to such questions as who lived when and where who were predators and prey and what happened to them. It's a great science activity for all ages.
What's included
Included
- Hand sanitizers and masks will be available for the best hygiene practice.
- Expert guidance for the galleries inside
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Natural History Museum
Turn your ordinary day into a day full of science & fun activity with your family and friends. There are five main collections in the Natural History Museum: Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Paleontology and Zoology. The Natural History Museum is renowned for its exhibition of dinosaur skeletons in a particular the large gallery of Dinosaurs. Here you will find the big nature questions together. Who lived when, who are the survivors and victims. Best of those, where are they now? It's closer than you think! Today we will be here to reveal all answers regarding the Dinosaurs, creepy crawlies, jewels of the earth, mammals, our ancestors, volcanoes, earthquakes and many, many more here in this shrine of natural sciences. You will be taken care of by our APTG qualified blue badge tourist guides here today at London's most iconic museum.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
The museum is in South Kensington Museum District of South Kensington. The closest tube station is South Kensington where you can access with Piccadilly Line, Circle and District Lines.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
The museum is in South Kensington Museum District of South Kensington. The closest tube station is South Kensington where you can access with Piccadilly Line, Circle and District Lines.
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Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, pt, en, it, fr, hu, es, cs, ar, th, ja, sk, zh-CN, pl, nl, tr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tourope UK
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for A Day at the Museum - Natural History Museum London. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fantastic museum and workers!
Fantastic visit Free entry Kids absolutely loved it! Especially the new dinosaur section Daughter had found a bone in Cornwall where we live and was adamant to take it to london and get it checked! We was guided downstairs and was greeted by a marvellous man (sorry forgot his name) Where he took us to his area and identified it as a cows scapula bone! He then allowed our girls to see items not on display and they felt immensely privileged for his time and wonderful explanation of certain items not on display! This chap is a real credit to the museum thankyou!!! My girls haven’t stopped talking it about it since
via Tripadvisor
National history museum
This is very good,it was free and we booked in advance as it s very busy there. We managed to get in an hour early,this was on a Saturday . The place is everything for a kid ( or even an adult) with a passion for dinosaurs and history about evolution. I loved it,it was amazing. Lots of shops too,I really liked the Jurassic park shop. The only downside probably for it,it was very hot inside. I would advise to take some water and not to wear coats/ jackets.
via Tripadvisor
Guess who’s back…back again…Dippy’s back…tell your friends!
Wonderful day for the whole family. Free, but if you can donate please do to keep this treasure going. To see the blue whale and Dippy was was great. Take a reusable water bottle and fill it up by the cafe for free. Will be back and would recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Very Disappointing visit.
On Monday August 8, 2022 we attempted to tour this museum. After less than an hour we had to leave because the air inside was so heavy with heat, humidity and human odour, we were having trouble breathing. Viewing areas were very crowded with people. The temperature outside was above 30C and inside the buildings, it was sweltering. Here and there were large fans but they did little to help the situation. There was even a queue of people standing in front of one of them waiting for a chance to catch the wind. From what we were able to view of the displays, I was very disappointed. A lot of the exhibits are in very poor condition and are in dire need of restoration and cleaning. Sorry to say that the experience in visiting that museum was awful.
Response from the operator: We appreciate your feedback regarding your experience at the Natural History Museum. However, it seems there might be a misunderstanding, as your tour was not purchased through our agency, and we don't have your personal information in our database. Since you are not a direct customer of our agency for this tour, we kindly suggest directing your valuable feedback to the Natural History Museum's TripAdvisor account, where it can be best addressed. While you're not a customer of our agency for this particular tour, we understand the importance of feedback from all visitors, and we have relayed your concerns to the museum's headquarters and management. We hope this contributes to enhancing the comfort of valued visitors. Additionally, we will take steps to have your statement removed from our account, as it is directed to the wrong platform. Thank you for your understanding and kind regards.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing
This museum was absolutely 10/10 loved every second of the visit. My eldest son was amazed by the dinosaur experience and loved seeing dippy. The queue to enter here was very long, so patience is virtue. Was well worth the wait.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $500 to $1200
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 47
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
A Day at the Museum - Natural History Museum London: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does A Day at the Museum - Natural History Museum London cost?
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Prices start at $500 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does A Day at the Museum - Natural History Museum London take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is A Day at the Museum - Natural History Museum London worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule A Day at the Museum - Natural History Museum London?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is A Day at the Museum - Natural History Museum London suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book A Day at the Museum - Natural History Museum London?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does A Day at the Museum - Natural History Museum London start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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