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Natural History Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Natural History Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Natural History Museum is free to enter.
- Open today 10:00–17:50.
- Also free: Wildlife Photographer of the Year: children aged 0-3 and a disabled visitor's companion go free.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year: children aged 0-3 and a disabled visitor's companion go free: Exhibition is ticketed.
- Book a free entry ticket to get the ticket-holder queue at busy times.
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year is cheapest on term-time Tuesday-Thursday (off-peak).
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeGalleries are free for everyone | everyone | Paid exhibitions (e.g. Wildlife Photographer of the Year) are extra. Expect queues at weekends and school holidays. | No |
| Free forWildlife Photographer of the Year: children aged 0-3 and a disabled visitor's companion go free | children under 4 | Exhibition runs 16 Oct 2026 - 11 Jul 2027. Disabled person's companion also free. | Yes |
Official prices
Natural History Museum ticket prices
| Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, adult standard price (peak £21, off-peak from £17) — 100 new award-winning nature photographs; cheapest Tue-Thu in term time. | £19 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Natural History Museum
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:50 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:50 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:50 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:50 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:50 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:50 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:50 |
Open daily 10:00-17:50. Closed 24-26 December.
Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
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FAQ
Natural History Museum: common questions
Is Natural History Museum free?
Yes — Natural History Museum is free to enter. Also free: Wildlife Photographer of the Year: children aged 0-3 and a disabled visitor's companion go free.
Who gets free entry to Natural History Museum?
Children under 4 — exhibition runs 16 Oct 2026 - 11 Jul 2027. Disabled person's companion also free..
Do I need to book for free entry to Natural History Museum?
Exhibition is ticketed.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- nhm.ac.uk/visit.html · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year.html · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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