The Natural History Museum

Nightmares

30 May 08, 15:24 As expected

Say Natural History Museum to me and all those childhood memories come flashing back of the endless visits we paid there as kids so I'm not surprised at all by the endless trails of children on school trips who are always getting in your way.

Love it

28 May 08, 17:20 Beyond expectations

I think this place holds fond memories from the annual school trip to the Natural history museum... went last year and it is still amazing. Took my nephew who naturally went for the mummies and dinosaurs - but I learnt a stack of stuff too. Can't beat it for a family day out

i dont think it's changed in 20 years.... but

28 May 08, 14:05 Beyond expectations

I still love it

Most of the exhibits are pretty much as i remember them when i was 10 and went on a school trip here !!

i think thats why i love it so much though.

They have a quality new section though dedicated to dinosaurs with an anamatronics T-rex which is really scary and spits at you !

I've heard the vaults downstairs are the place to go though, it's meant to be double the size of the actual museum..... how do i get down there though ?

There's a lifesize dinosaur there...

14 May 08, 12:43 Above expectations

Having been as a child, I went back to the Natural History Museum again last summer, and thought it was brilliant.

My favourite section is the dinosaur bit... there's one part where you walk down and come across an actual size dinosaur which roars at you... quite scary if you're not prepared!

Go at Christmas, then you can make full use of the ice skating rink outside too. Fab.

As a kid I adored the Natural History Museum

30 Apr 08, 13:33 Above expectations

When I was younger I just adored the Natural History Museum. I remember my Dad took my brother and I and we were just blown away by the enormous dinosaur skeleton and the gigantic blue whale - amazing. It has continued to change and grow (rather like myself!?) over the years and now has lots of interactive exhibitions. As a geologist I was particuarly interested in the earthquake bit where you can actually feel what it would be like to experience an earthquake.

Learn from Science

23 Apr 08, 16:58 Above expectations

The Natural History Museum is one of three largest museum of London. The museum is home to life and science comprising some 70 million items within five main collections: Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Palaeontology and Zoology. This museum is an importan centre of research, specialising in taxonomy, identification and conservation.

Just brilliant

18 Apr 08, 22:12 Beyond expectations

The Natural History Museum is a must on any sightseeing trip to London. Loads of fascinating exhibits especially the dinosaur display! Entry's free so you don't feel you have to rush too much, as you can always go back! An the kids love it.

The Natural History Museum

13 May 07, 21:55 Beyond expectations

It is always great to see all the famous dinosaur bones on display. Fun for adults and children. Entry is free, and there is lots to see, so if you're not far you can go back until you've hand your fill of the wealth of knowledge under this roof.

V&A South Kensington

09 May 07, 22:48 Above expectations

A quality London museum with interesting exhibits. We last visited for an architecture exhibition which was OK, better if you're especially interested in this subject. Admission is free but some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge. Worth a visit but not my favourite of the big museums in the area.

Art and Culture

07 May 07, 10:20 Above expectations

Because I live around the corner, the V&A is my fav museum in London, I visit it more than any other. I have trouble navigating and either end up stuck in the silver section (interesting but not that interesting) or in the shop (natural habitat)-. But that's my own silly fault. Last year I went to several exhibitions that were really amazing (Anna Piaggi and the Modernism show were definitely highlights) they to big retrospectives really well. There is something smart and oldfashioned about the V&A and the building itself is so impressive. I've always loved the costume department which is a complete inspiration. The gift shop is more than postcards and posters of important works , they have a really interesting collection of things that you'll never see anywhere else.