Museum
British Museum
London, United Kingdom
A vast museum of world cultures and ancient treasures, with free entry to the main collection.
Museum · United Kingdom · England
Natural History Museum
A cathedral-like museum of dinosaurs, minerals and wildlife with free entry.
Free to enter about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Natural History Museum matters
The Hintze Hall greets you with a huge whale skeleton under a terracotta Romanesque ceiling. Dinosaurs, minerals, earthquakes and the Darwin Centre keep both children and adults busy. The museum building is as impressive as its exhibits.
Talking points
- The main hall features a blue whale skeleton.
- The building has a decorated terracotta facade.
- Entry is free, with paid special exhibitions.
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