Natural History Museum, London
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We’re the museum looking deeper into the Earth’s past to shape a new future where both people and planet thrive.
Protecting the planet, it’s in our nature. 🌍
Protecting the planet, it’s in our nature. 🌍
This year, we’re upping our Christmas jumper game with our first ever festive jumper for dogs! 🐶🎄
As you can see here modelled by Sky the Cavapoo and Jack the Border Collie, it’s the perfect accessory for your winter walkies or cosy evenings at home.
As you can see here modelled by Sky the Cavapoo and Jack the Border Collie, it’s the perfect accessory for your winter walkies or cosy evenings at home.
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This year, we’re upping our Christmas jumper game with our first ever festive jumper for dogs! 🐶🎄
As you can see here modelled by Sky the Cavapoo and Jack the Border Collie, it’s the perfect accessory for your winter walkies or cosy evenings at home.
As you can see here modelled by Sky the Cavapoo and Jack the Border Collie, it’s the perfect accessory for your winter walkies or cosy evenings at home.
If you’re planning on visiting the Museum next week, please note that our Mammals gallery (Blue whale model) will be closed from 1-5 December 2025 for planned conservation works.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that you can still enjoy the rest of the Museum. 🦕
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that you can still enjoy the rest of the Museum. 🦕
November 24, 2025 at 9:23 AM
If you’re planning on visiting the Museum next week, please note that our Mammals gallery (Blue whale model) will be closed from 1-5 December 2025 for planned conservation works.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that you can still enjoy the rest of the Museum. 🦕
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that you can still enjoy the rest of the Museum. 🦕
Meet the beetle hiding an explosive defence weapon in its bum. ☣️
See the science behind the bombardier beetle’s toxic flatulence in this week’s Surprising Science 🪲💨
See the science behind the bombardier beetle’s toxic flatulence in this week’s Surprising Science 🪲💨
November 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Meet the beetle hiding an explosive defence weapon in its bum. ☣️
See the science behind the bombardier beetle’s toxic flatulence in this week’s Surprising Science 🪲💨
See the science behind the bombardier beetle’s toxic flatulence in this week’s Surprising Science 🪲💨
Lots of species get named after where they’re found.
Kernowite, for example, is a green mineral species named after Kernow, the Cornish word for Cornwall, to recognise its origins.
Kernowite, for example, is a green mineral species named after Kernow, the Cornish word for Cornwall, to recognise its origins.
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Lots of species get named after where they’re found.
Kernowite, for example, is a green mineral species named after Kernow, the Cornish word for Cornwall, to recognise its origins.
Kernowite, for example, is a green mineral species named after Kernow, the Cornish word for Cornwall, to recognise its origins.
Other species are named after famous faces!
This fish, Tosanoides obama, was named after former US President Barack Obama who expanded protections for the area where the species was discovered.
This fish, Tosanoides obama, was named after former US President Barack Obama who expanded protections for the area where the species was discovered.
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Other species are named after famous faces!
This fish, Tosanoides obama, was named after former US President Barack Obama who expanded protections for the area where the species was discovered.
This fish, Tosanoides obama, was named after former US President Barack Obama who expanded protections for the area where the species was discovered.
Sometimes, scientists name species after each other!
John Edward Gray, for example, decided to honour the naturalist John Gilbert when naming the reptile Lophognathus gilberti.
John Edward Gray, for example, decided to honour the naturalist John Gilbert when naming the reptile Lophognathus gilberti.
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Sometimes, scientists name species after each other!
John Edward Gray, for example, decided to honour the naturalist John Gilbert when naming the reptile Lophognathus gilberti.
John Edward Gray, for example, decided to honour the naturalist John Gilbert when naming the reptile Lophognathus gilberti.
Every year, our scientists name hundreds of new species, from tiny insects to enormous dinosaurs.
The names can be inspired by many different things – and here are just a few…
The names can be inspired by many different things – and here are just a few…
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Every year, our scientists name hundreds of new species, from tiny insects to enormous dinosaurs.
The names can be inspired by many different things – and here are just a few…
The names can be inspired by many different things – and here are just a few…
If you’re keen to spot them this winter, we’ve got tips for you! By arriving at least 30 minutes before sunset, you’ll get a better vantage point. You can also check out the Starlings in the UK website to find where roosting sites are located: www.starlingsintheuk.co.uk 🗺️
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
If you’re keen to spot them this winter, we’ve got tips for you! By arriving at least 30 minutes before sunset, you’ll get a better vantage point. You can also check out the Starlings in the UK website to find where roosting sites are located: www.starlingsintheuk.co.uk 🗺️
Whilst we’re not entirely sure why starlings fly in such large groups, it’s believed that it might be to protect themselves from predators, such as hawks, falcons and owls. 🦉
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Whilst we’re not entirely sure why starlings fly in such large groups, it’s believed that it might be to protect themselves from predators, such as hawks, falcons and owls. 🦉
The moving cloud-like shapes that you can see in the air during winter are formed by starling murmurations! Starlings can be found in the UK all year round, but their population rises significantly in the winter months as they migrate from colder European countries. 🥶
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The moving cloud-like shapes that you can see in the air during winter are formed by starling murmurations! Starlings can be found in the UK all year round, but their population rises significantly in the winter months as they migrate from colder European countries. 🥶
Tickets for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop are now available! ⚡
Head here to book: brnw.ch/21wXDjw
Please note that tickets are in high demand and likely to go quickly. Tickets are non-transferrable, and any tickets found to be resold will be cancelled.
Head here to book: brnw.ch/21wXDjw
Please note that tickets are in high demand and likely to go quickly. Tickets are non-transferrable, and any tickets found to be resold will be cancelled.
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Tickets for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop are now available! ⚡
Head here to book: brnw.ch/21wXDjw
Please note that tickets are in high demand and likely to go quickly. Tickets are non-transferrable, and any tickets found to be resold will be cancelled.
Head here to book: brnw.ch/21wXDjw
Please note that tickets are in high demand and likely to go quickly. Tickets are non-transferrable, and any tickets found to be resold will be cancelled.
Pick up a Poké Ball and get ready - the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up ticket release is almost here! ⚡
If you signed up to the priority list, you’ll receive an email with booking instructions from 10am today. 📨
If not, check back here for a link to the general sale from 10am tomorrow!
If you signed up to the priority list, you’ll receive an email with booking instructions from 10am today. 📨
If not, check back here for a link to the general sale from 10am tomorrow!
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Pick up a Poké Ball and get ready - the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up ticket release is almost here! ⚡
If you signed up to the priority list, you’ll receive an email with booking instructions from 10am today. 📨
If not, check back here for a link to the general sale from 10am tomorrow!
If you signed up to the priority list, you’ll receive an email with booking instructions from 10am today. 📨
If not, check back here for a link to the general sale from 10am tomorrow!
When you think of bats, you probably don’t think of pollination - but bats are crucial pollinators, and the key to creating a certain drink! 🍸
See an (adorable) bat covered in pollen and learn why a world without bats would be a world without tequila in this week’s Surprising Science. 🦇
See an (adorable) bat covered in pollen and learn why a world without bats would be a world without tequila in this week’s Surprising Science. 🦇
November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
When you think of bats, you probably don’t think of pollination - but bats are crucial pollinators, and the key to creating a certain drink! 🍸
See an (adorable) bat covered in pollen and learn why a world without bats would be a world without tequila in this week’s Surprising Science. 🦇
See an (adorable) bat covered in pollen and learn why a world without bats would be a world without tequila in this week’s Surprising Science. 🦇
We’ve got a challenge for you: Can you guess what this fossil is called? 🤔
Here’s a clue: It was once thought to be the earliest bird, but scientists now believe there may have been even older ancestors!
Cast your vote below!
Here’s a clue: It was once thought to be the earliest bird, but scientists now believe there may have been even older ancestors!
Cast your vote below!
November 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We’ve got a challenge for you: Can you guess what this fossil is called? 🤔
Here’s a clue: It was once thought to be the earliest bird, but scientists now believe there may have been even older ancestors!
Cast your vote below!
Here’s a clue: It was once thought to be the earliest bird, but scientists now believe there may have been even older ancestors!
Cast your vote below!
Fortunately, it’s not too late to turn things around.
Slashing greenhouse gases will help to protect Antarctica, the kind that could be agreed at the #COP30 climate conference happening right now in Brazil.
Whether Antarctica remains a land of ice is now in our hands (4/5)
Slashing greenhouse gases will help to protect Antarctica, the kind that could be agreed at the #COP30 climate conference happening right now in Brazil.
Whether Antarctica remains a land of ice is now in our hands (4/5)
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Fortunately, it’s not too late to turn things around.
Slashing greenhouse gases will help to protect Antarctica, the kind that could be agreed at the #COP30 climate conference happening right now in Brazil.
Whether Antarctica remains a land of ice is now in our hands (4/5)
Slashing greenhouse gases will help to protect Antarctica, the kind that could be agreed at the #COP30 climate conference happening right now in Brazil.
Whether Antarctica remains a land of ice is now in our hands (4/5)
As the ice disappears, it’ll have a devastating impact on animals that need it.
It’s a particular problem for krill, which use ice to shelter when young.
Krill feed lots of wildlife and regulate the climate, so any declines could cause serious problems for the world. (3/5)
It’s a particular problem for krill, which use ice to shelter when young.
Krill feed lots of wildlife and regulate the climate, so any declines could cause serious problems for the world. (3/5)
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
As the ice disappears, it’ll have a devastating impact on animals that need it.
It’s a particular problem for krill, which use ice to shelter when young.
Krill feed lots of wildlife and regulate the climate, so any declines could cause serious problems for the world. (3/5)
It’s a particular problem for krill, which use ice to shelter when young.
Krill feed lots of wildlife and regulate the climate, so any declines could cause serious problems for the world. (3/5)
The Antarctic Peninsula is warming three times faster than the rest of the world, and western Antarctica isn't far behind.
It's rapidly approaching its tipping point and, in some climate scenarios, could cause sea levels to rise by almost 4.5 metres - about the same as a double decker bus! (2/5)
It's rapidly approaching its tipping point and, in some climate scenarios, could cause sea levels to rise by almost 4.5 metres - about the same as a double decker bus! (2/5)
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Antarctic Peninsula is warming three times faster than the rest of the world, and western Antarctica isn't far behind.
It's rapidly approaching its tipping point and, in some climate scenarios, could cause sea levels to rise by almost 4.5 metres - about the same as a double decker bus! (2/5)
It's rapidly approaching its tipping point and, in some climate scenarios, could cause sea levels to rise by almost 4.5 metres - about the same as a double decker bus! (2/5)
Antarctica – a land of penguins and polar ice caps!
It's a vast polar desert largely covered in ice, and has been for over 30 million years.
However, it's also one of the fastest changing places on Earth... (1/5)
It's a vast polar desert largely covered in ice, and has been for over 30 million years.
However, it's also one of the fastest changing places on Earth... (1/5)
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Antarctica – a land of penguins and polar ice caps!
It's a vast polar desert largely covered in ice, and has been for over 30 million years.
However, it's also one of the fastest changing places on Earth... (1/5)
It's a vast polar desert largely covered in ice, and has been for over 30 million years.
However, it's also one of the fastest changing places on Earth... (1/5)
Due to popular demand, we’re so excited to announce that our immersive experience, Our Story with David Attenborough, will be extended until 30 August 2026! 😍
Have you seen it yet? Book your tickets for this incredible experience now 👉 www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibi...
Have you seen it yet? Book your tickets for this incredible experience now 👉 www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibi...
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Due to popular demand, we’re so excited to announce that our immersive experience, Our Story with David Attenborough, will be extended until 30 August 2026! 😍
Have you seen it yet? Book your tickets for this incredible experience now 👉 www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibi...
Have you seen it yet? Book your tickets for this incredible experience now 👉 www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibi...
One week to go! ⚡
Tickets for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop will be available from 10am next Thursday, 20 November.
Tickets for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop will be available from 10am next Thursday, 20 November.
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
One week to go! ⚡
Tickets for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop will be available from 10am next Thursday, 20 November.
Tickets for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop will be available from 10am next Thursday, 20 November.
What do you think has been on Earth longer - sharks or trees?
You might think trees have been around for a long time, but sharks have been here even longer!
See how sharks have survived and thrived through all five of Earth’s mass extinction events in this week’s Surprising Science.
You might think trees have been around for a long time, but sharks have been here even longer!
See how sharks have survived and thrived through all five of Earth’s mass extinction events in this week’s Surprising Science.
November 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
What do you think has been on Earth longer - sharks or trees?
You might think trees have been around for a long time, but sharks have been here even longer!
See how sharks have survived and thrived through all five of Earth’s mass extinction events in this week’s Surprising Science.
You might think trees have been around for a long time, but sharks have been here even longer!
See how sharks have survived and thrived through all five of Earth’s mass extinction events in this week’s Surprising Science.
If you didn’t sign up to the priority list, we’ll be releasing a number of tickets for general sale from 10am on Thursday 20 November – keep an eye on our social channels for more details closer to the time!
November 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
If you didn’t sign up to the priority list, we’ll be releasing a number of tickets for general sale from 10am on Thursday 20 November – keep an eye on our social channels for more details closer to the time!
If you signed up to the priority list but weren’t able to get tickets last time, you’ll receive an email with instructions to book from 10am on Wednesday 19 November.
November 6, 2025 at 10:19 AM
If you signed up to the priority list but weren’t able to get tickets last time, you’ll receive an email with instructions to book from 10am on Wednesday 19 November.
Are you ready? ⚡
The next (and last) ticket release for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop is coming soon!
Here’s how to get tickets ⬇️
The next (and last) ticket release for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop is coming soon!
Here’s how to get tickets ⬇️
November 6, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Are you ready? ⚡
The next (and last) ticket release for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop is coming soon!
Here’s how to get tickets ⬇️
The next (and last) ticket release for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop is coming soon!
Here’s how to get tickets ⬇️
We’re so excited to share our exclusive Christmas jumper with you! 🦖🎄
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We’re so excited to share our exclusive Christmas jumper with you! 🦖🎄