This museum is home to the nation's finest collections of natural history specimens. Its collection now runs to 70 million plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, fossils, rocks and minerals - many of which are displayed through its fascinating exhibitions.
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road
London
SW7
Monday to Saturday, 10am-5.50pm. Sundays, 11am-5.50pm. Open Bank Holidays. Closed December 24 to December 26
Free