Collection
We are currently in the process of reviewing our collections policy.
From Darwin to Turing, from natural history and the environment to technology and the environmental, via objects as remarkable as dinosaur skeletons and mummies from Ancient Egypt: our collection spans millennia, and over four million objects.
Before, during or after any visit you can search our collection and Keep up with our collections and curatorial projects on our blogs
The Vivarium
Our Vivarium has been responsible for establishing important captive breeding programmes for some of the country’s most Critically Endangered species.
Living Cultures
Our Living Cultures galleries is now closed as we working toward our £13 million transformation to become the most inclusive, caring and imaginative museum in the world
Animals
From Aardvarks to Zebras, giant whales to microscopic single-celled animals, the Museum collection includes roughly one million preserved animals.
Archery
Our Archery gallery is now closed as we work towards our £13 million transformation to become the most inclusive, caring and imaginative museum in the world
