Natural History Museum Collection

Take something home with you from the Natural History Shop
General Museum poster. Drawing of a child leading a dinosaur out of the Museum, with the slogan Take something home with you from the Natural History [Museum] Shop, South Kensington, London

Archaeopteryx fossil, Berlin specimen C016 / 5071
Archaeopteryx fossil, Berlin specimen. Cast of the Archaeopteryx specimen held at the Berlin Natural History Museum. This cast shows the spread-out wings and long, clawed fingers

Crysotile asbestos
Scanning electron micrograph of 5-Fold symmetry in crysotile asbestos. Magnification on the 5 x4 transparency = X 600, 000

Fish Gallery, September 1890
The Fish Gallery attractions included a 8.5m (28 ft) long basking shark caught near Shanklin, Isle of Wight, and wood from a whaling ship, the Farquharson, pierced by swordfish lances

Dr Johannes Vogel
Portrait of Dr Vogel, Keeper of Botany at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed for Museums part in British Association Annual Festival of Science in Cardiff

Coleoptera sp. metallic beetles
A pair of gold and silver metallic beetles side by side

Giant Ground Sloth, Natural History Museum
Photograph of a Skeleton of the Giant Ground Sloth (Megatherium Americanum). July 1902. Archive ref: PH/173/244 Date: 1902

Coral Gallery c. 1895
Photograph of coral display cases by Anthony Gepp. The Coral Gallery opened in 1881 in the West Wing of the Waterhouse Building. Date: 1881

Pavo cristalus, peacock
Specimen on display in Gallery 40 at the Natural History Museum, London

Reptile Gallery, November 1889
The Reptile Gallery displayed a collection of stuffed specimens and skeletons of reptiles, including crocodiles, lizards, snakes and tortoises

Red Lady of Paviland femur C016 / 5028
Red Lady of Paviland femur. This fossil femur, stained red with ochre, is part of a human fossil skeleton (Homo sapiens) known as the Red Lady of Paviland (Paviland 1)

Thomas Hardwicke, British naturalist C016 / 5003
Major-General Thomas Hardwicke (1755-1835), British naturalist. Hardwicke served in the army of the British East India Company from 1778 to 1823, becoming Major-General in 1819

Benitoite was discovered in 1906 near the San Benito river in California which remains the only known locality for this (barium titanium silicate) mineral

Agate bowl, grey and white
Agate is a decorative variety of cryptocrystalline quartz (silicon dioxide). This bowl specimen is from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Views of Oxford (coloured engraving)
729482 Views of Oxford (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of Oxford)

Geological Gallery Natural History Museum 1892
Photograph of the Geological Gallery, with American mastodon in the foreground. July 1892. Archive ref: PH/173/243 Date: 1892

Triceratop dinosaur skeleton C016 / 5928
Triceratops skeleton. Model skeleton of a Triceratops prorsus dinosaur. Photographed at the Natural History Museum, London, UK, in 1907

Richard Owen, British palaeontologist C016 / 5008
Richard Owen (1804-1892), British anatomist and palaeontologist. Owen was the founder and first director of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Western lowland gorilla, stuffed specimen C016 / 4880
Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla), stuffed specimen. This specimen is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

African elephant in Central Hall, February 1910
Photographed in 1910 just three years after his arrival, the African elephant later nicknamed George, was obtained from the taxidermists Rowland Ward Ltd

The Natural History Museum at Tring
Gallery 3 at the Natural History Museum at Tring, the sister museum of the Natural History Museum, London

Hummingbird Case
The Hummingbird case on display in the Natural History Museums Bird Gallery

Iron meteorite
This meteorite is the product of atmospheric melting, as are stony achondrites. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Linarite is a bright azure blue colour with crystal growth to nearly 25mm. It comprises of (lead copper sulphate hydroxide). Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Mastodon in Geological Gallery, December 1919
The Guide Lecturer, John Henry Leonard, took this shot of two girls inspecting a primitive elephant or mastodon (Mammut americanus), in December 1919

Firemen, c. 1910 at the Natural History Museum
In 1906, telephonic fire alarms were installed that linked ten points around the Museum with the Firemens Room in the basement and the local Fire Brigade station

Scaffolding in Central Hall, 1925
This photograph, taken in February 1925, marked the cleaning and redecoration of the North and Central Halls by the Office of Works

1816 Bullocks Museum curios and fossils
1816 handcoloured copperplate engraving by R. Sands from a drawing by J.P. Neale, published by John Harris for " The Beauties of England and Wales"

Aerial image of the Natural History Museum, Albertopolis, South Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Dinosaur at the Natural History Museum, London, England

Vienna, Austria, Europe. The main staircase in the Natural History Museum

New York City, American Museum of Natural History, American Bison exhibit

Sigurd kills the Dragon, Fafnir. Detail of wood panel of Hylestad Church, Norway
Sigurd kills the Dragon, Fafnir, wood panel of Hylestad Church, Norway, late 12th-13th century. Natural History Museum, Oslo

Geological Museum BWS01_01_08
Geological Museum, Exhibition Road, Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London. A view from the ground floor of the Geological Museum during construction, showing the steel frames

Geological Museum BWS01_01_11
Geological Museum, Exhibition Road, Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London. A view of the front, east elevation of the Geological Museum during construction, showing the steel frames

Geological Museum BWS01_01_09
Geological Museum, Exhibition Road, Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London. A view from the south-east of the Geological Museum during construction, showing the steel frames

Geological Museum BWS01_01_07
Geological Museum, Exhibition Road, Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London. A view from Exhibition Road showing the steel frames of the Geological Museum during construction

Natural History Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, England

Austria, Vienna, Ringstrasse, Museum quarter, Natural History Museum

In Natural History Museum
Anna Kogan

A Sketch in the Natural History Museum at South Kensington (engraving)
1063221 A Sketch in the Natural History Museum at South Kensington (engraving) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sketch in the Natural History Museum at South Kensington)

London: The Royal College of Music, South Kensington; The School of Art Needlework
6019333 London: The Royal College of Music, South Kensington; The School of Art Needlework, South Kensington; The Natural History Museum, South Kensington; The Science and Art School

Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)
5212845 Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural History Museum, South Kensington)

Bird s-Eye View of South Kensington showing the New Museum Building as it will appear when finished
1051957 Bird s-Eye View of South Kensington showing the New Museum Building as it will appear when finished and its Surroundings (litho) by Brewer

The Natural History Museum, 1881 (engraving)
611133 The Natural History Museum, 1881 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Natural History Museum)

A Birds Eye View of the West End of London (engraving)
1046921 A Birds Eye View of the West End of London (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Birds Eye View of the West End of London)

Terracotta details from the new Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)
604200 Terracotta details from the new Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Step into the captivating world of the Natural History Museum, where ancient wonders and scientific marvels await. Marvel at the Archaeopteryx fossil, Berlin specimen C016 / 5071, a breathtaking relic that bridges the gap between dinosaurs and birds. As you explore further, don't forget to stop by the Natural History Shop, where you can take a piece of this extraordinary experience home with you. From educational books to fascinating trinkets, there's something for everyone to cherish. While immersing yourself in history and knowledge, it's important to remember that not all treasures are what they seem. Take caution around exhibits like crysotile asbestos - a reminder of our evolving understanding of safety standards throughout time. Transport yourself back in time as you wander through the Fish Gallery from September 1890. Witness an array of aquatic creatures frozen in time, showcasing their intricate beauty and diversity. Meet Dr Johannes Vogel - an esteemed scientist who has dedicated his life to unraveling nature's mysteries. His expertise shines through every corner of this museum as he brings us closer to understanding our natural world. Be captivated by Coleoptera sp. , metallic beetles that shimmer under carefully placed lights – a testament to nature's artistry. These tiny creatures showcase Mother Nature's ability to create beauty on even the smallest scale. Admire stunning views of Oxford captured in coloured engravings – glimpses into a bygone era when exploration was at its peak and curiosity knew no bounds. Prepare yourself for awe-inspiring encounters with giants such as the Giant Ground Sloth or gaze upon the Western lowland gorilla stuffed specimen C016 / 4880 – reminders of Earth's diverse inhabitants both past and present. Don't miss Pavo cristalus strutting proudly with its vibrant plumage on display—a peacock whose elegance knows no bounds.