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3-4 hours
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Natural History Museum Guided Tour
★4.9(93 verified GetYourGuide reviews)· 2.5 hours60 travellers viewed this in the last hour
Experience the Natural History Museum like never before with an expert guide who brings 80 million specimens to life with fascinating stories and science. See Iguanodon teeth fossils, the rare Archaeopteryx said to be the missing link between dinosaurs and birds, a Dodo skeleton, the Cursed Amethyst in the Vault, the casts of victims from Pompeii, and a first edition of On the Origin of Species. The museum is enormous, and having an expert guide ensures you see the very best highlights while learning the stories behind the exhibits that most visitors walk straight past.
What makes this tour
Expert guide brings 80 million specimens to life
See Iguanodon teeth fossils and the rare Archaeopteryx
Get close to a Dodo skeleton and a first edition of On the Origin of Species
Stand before the Cursed Amethyst in the Vault and the Pompeii casts
Learn stories behind the museum's most fascinating exhibits
What's included
- Professional art historian guide for 2.5 hours
- Skip-the-ticket-line entry
- Private and semi-private group options
Best for
FamiliesScience enthusiastsCurious minds
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