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Natural History Museum Dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum

Cromwell Rd, South Kensington,
London,
SW7 5BD

Opening times

  • Monday: 10:00 - 17:50
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:50
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:50
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 17:50
  • Friday: 10:00 - 17:50
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:50
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:50
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About Natural History Museum

Along with famously being the home of Dippy the Dinosaur, the Natural History Museum is the go to location for the vast range of specimens from all aspects of the natural world. This iconic building also has a large lawn outside, perfect for warm days.

Natural History Museum Dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum

About Natural History Museum

Along with famously being the home of Dippy the Dinosaur, the Natural History Museum is the go to location for the vast range of specimens from all aspects of the natural world. This iconic building also has a large lawn outside, perfect for warm days.

T. rex Restaurant

Step back 66 million years in time and dine with the dinosaurs at the T. rex Restaurant. Located in the Green Zone of the Natural History Museum, this family friendly eatery is the perfect place to take your little ones for burgers, mini pizzas and ice cream sundaes. For the grown ups, you can enjoy chicken hot off the grill, fresh salad and stonebaked pizzas to keep you energised on your day out.

Opening times

  • Monday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Tuesday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Wednesday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Thursday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Friday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Saturday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00
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Natural History Museum T. rex Restaurant
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The Red Zone

Find The Red Zone just to the right as you enter through the Cromwell Road. Hot and cold drinks and a wide variety of ever changing hot food specials and salads.

Opening times

  • Monday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
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The Coffee House

Currently open during school holidays only for coffee, tea and delicious cakes.

Opening times

  • Monday: 11:00 - 15:00
  • Tuesday: 11:00 - 15:00
  • Wednesday: 11:00 - 15:00
  • Thursday: 11:00 - 15:00
  • Friday: 11:00 - 15:00
  • Saturday: 11:00 - 15:00
  • Sunday: 11:00 - 15:00
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Central Hall Café

Situated in the stunning Central Hall, this cafe serves up hot and cold drinks, cakes and plenty of sandwiches and salads. Highchairs available.

Opening times

  • Monday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Friday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
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Darwin Centre Cafe

Time for a tea break? Refuel with sandwiches and salads or cakes and pastries. Find us in the Orange Zone.

Opening times

  • Monday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Tuesday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Wednesday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Thursday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Friday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Saturday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00
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The Darwin Centre Cafe
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