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Natural History Museum
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One of London's main museums, on Cromwell Road in South Kensington, with natural history collections and a famous main hall. It sits in the museum quarter alongside the Science Museum and the V&A.
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Where to stay
- South KensingtonHotels beside the museums
- KensingtonHotels and guest houses, about 15 minutes' walk away
- KnightsbridgeUpmarket hotels about 15 minutes' walk away
- Earl's CourtMany budget hotels, about 10 minutes by tube
- ChelseaResidential area about 20 minutes' walk away
Getting there
- South Kensington tube (Piccadilly, District and Circle lines) is about a 5-minute walk
- Gloucester Road tube is about 12 minutes' walk to the Central Entrance
- There is no general on-site parking and street parking is limited; Blue Badge spaces are on Exhibition Road
- The Central Entrance is step-free, with a ramp
Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.
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Questions people ask
Where is the best place to stay near Natural History Museum?
South Kensington: Hotels beside the museums. Kensington: Hotels and guest houses, about 15 minutes' walk away. Knightsbridge: Upmarket hotels about 15 minutes' walk away. Earl's Court: Many budget hotels, about 10 minutes by tube. Chelsea: Residential area about 20 minutes' walk away.
How do I get to Natural History Museum?
South Kensington tube (Piccadilly, District and Circle lines) is about a 5-minute walk. Gloucester Road tube is about 12 minutes' walk to the Central Entrance. There is no general on-site parking and street parking is limited; Blue Badge spaces are on Exhibition Road. The Central Entrance is step-free, with a ramp.
Any tips for visiting Natural History Museum?
Use the tube rather than the car, as there is no public parking at the museum.
Which airport is closest to Natural History Museum?
The nearest airport on this site is London City Airport, about 10 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.