Natural History Museum London tickets: 6 glowing reviews to read before you visit
Visitors agree the Natural History Museum is easily “one of the best museums in London”
It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve been to London’s Natural History Museum; it never loses its charm.
From giant dinosaur skeletons to sea creatures and tiny insects, the Natural History Museum in South Kensington is easily one of London’s top attractions.
To help you prep for your next visit, we’ve collated some recent reviews of London’s Natural History Museum - that we think you should read.
Although it’s free to visit, many visitors recommend booking a time slot online to avoid the queues. Visitors also recommend making sure you’ve got plenty of time to spend running around the museum so you don’t miss any of the epic exhibits.
London’s Natural History Museum is rated 4.6 stars out of 5 on Google reviews - and here are some of the best.
1. ‘A world class museum’
Linda McLoon rated the museum five stars and wrote: “This is a world-class natural history museum. It is great for both adults and children, and jam-packed with fantastic exhibits. They do a particularly great job with animal exhibits. I spent the most time in the Rocks and Minerals room. What an amazing collection. Make sure you leave yourself enough time. The place is huge.”
2. ‘Favourite museum in London’
Paul Vivas called it his “favourite museum in London”, adding “It always has a new exhibition going on, and has lots of different parts, such as Dinosaurs, gemmology, universe exploration, etc. It is a huge museum, so you will need a few hours to go around, but it is well worth it. We went with my family and enjoyed every minute. Highly recommended!”
3. ‘An architectural gem’
Shahzad Choudhry rated it five stars and said, “I’ve visited many times with my family, and this is truly one of the best museums in London. The building itself is absolutely beautiful—an architectural gem that adds to the overall experience. Every visit is enjoyable for both adults and kids.”
4. ‘The best museum I’ve been to’
Rosemary Paul also rated it five stars and wrote: “This museum is probably the best museum I've been to. The building itself is so beautiful with so much intricate detail. The museum is filled with a variety of exhibits and has something interesting for everyone. I loved the dinosaur and space exhibits and I loved walking around in the gardens. It is a magical experience. I will definitely be back to explore the other exhibits on offer the next time I'm in London.”
5. ‘Seriously cool’
Kyle B gave it full marks and said: “This museum is seriously cool — tons of amazing exhibits like the dinosaur skeletons and the huge blue whale model. It’s perfect for exploring, especially with kids, but it can get pretty crowded and hot inside, so plan accordingly. The building itself is beautiful and really impressive.”
6. ‘An amazing museum’
Kate Lorrell said: “Such an amazing museum and completely free to visit! Of course, you can make a donation or grab a souvenir on your way out…My son and I were absolutely thrilled. The building itself looks like something out of a Harry Potter movie. Halls are massive, with incredible dinosaur skeletons, a giant whale skeleton, and birds that look unbelievably real. I have no idea how they did it, but it was stunning!”