Reserve guaranteed timed entry to the Natural History Museum and explore at your own pace with an English mobile audio guide. This guide outlines what to expect—from building history and must-see exhibits to practical tips for navigating timed entry and the app-based tour.
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Step through the carved terracotta entrance on Exhibition Road and the museum opens like a well-thumbed field notebook—bones, stones, and preserved specimens arranged to provoke questions.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect moderate walking and stairs depending on galleries
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History
The museum building opened in 1881 and its collections grew from earlier donations, including material linked to Sir Hans Sloane and Victorian scientific expeditions.
Conservation
The museum runs research and conservation programs; visitors should stick to marked paths and avoid flash photography in sensitive areas to protect specimens.
Reserve your spot on the Natural History Museum London Guaranteed Free Entry & Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download the audio app before arrival
The audio guide is accessed through a separate mobile app; download content and the ticket PDF while you have Wi‑Fi to avoid connection delays.
Arrive near opening or late afternoon
Timed entry eases crowding, but mornings and the last hour before closing are typically quieter for popular halls.
Bring a charged phone and power bank
The audio tour runs on your device and museums have limited charging options—carry a power bank to avoid running out of battery.
Take public transport
South Kensington and Gloucester Road stations are the closest; avoid driving—parking is limited and zones are congested.
Comfortable walking shoes
Hard floors and long galleries demand supportive shoes for several hours of standing and walking.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone charged for the audio guide and digital tickets throughout the visit.
Quality in-ear headphones
Improves clarity of the mobile audio guide in crowded halls and helps you focus on narration.
Light rain jacket
London weather can shift quickly—carry a compact jacket between nearby museums.
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