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Natural History Museum Collection (page 4)

Step into the captivating world of the Natural History Museum, where ancient wonders and scientific marvels await

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: East Gallery 1st floor, Natural History Museum

East Gallery 1st floor, Natural History Museum
Photograph of the East Gallery, first floor. July1892. Archive ref: PH/173/240 Date: 1892

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: West corridor, the Natural History Museum 1882

West corridor, the Natural History Museum 1882
Photograph of the West corridor, with nesting bird display, 1882. Archive ref: PH/173/56 Date: 1882

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Central Hall, the Natural History Museum. 1882

Central Hall, the Natural History Museum. 1882
Photograph of Central Hall, looking east to fossil mammal gallery in 1882. Archive ref: PH/173/55 Date: 1882

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Gazelles in Natural History Museum

Gazelles in Natural History Museum
Photograph of Gazelles in the Lower Mammal Gallery. 5th July 1892 Archive ref: PH/173/3 Date: 1892

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Thomsons Gazelles in Natural History Museum

Thomsons Gazelles in Natural History Museum
Photograph of Thomsons Gazelles in the Lower Mammal Gallery. 5th July 1892. Archive ref: PH/173/4 Date: 1892

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Osteological Gallery. 5th July 1892

Osteological Gallery. 5th July 1892
Photograph of the Osteological Gallery. 5th July 1892. Archive ref: PH/173/2 Date: 1892

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Central Hall. 25th August 1902

Central Hall. 25th August 1902
Photograph of the Natural History Musums Central Hall, 25th August 1902. Archive ref: PH/173/647 Date: 1902

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Natural History Museum, London. August 1902

Natural History Museum, London. August 1902
Photograph of the exterior of The Natural History Museum, August 1902. Archive ref: PH/173/646 Date: 1902

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Mammal Pavilion. 5th July 1892

Mammal Pavilion. 5th July 1892
Photograph of Giraffe and Rhinos in the Mammal Pavilion. 5th July 1892 Archive ref: PH/173/1 Date: 1892

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Fossilized dinosaur bones at the Museum of Natural History, New York City, New York, USA

Fossilized dinosaur bones at the Museum of Natural History, New York City, New York, USA

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum), Maria-Theresien-Platz, Vienna

Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum), Maria-Theresien-Platz, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Sculpted fountain in front of Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum)

Sculpted fountain in front of Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum), Maria-Theresien-Platz, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Natural History Museum seen from Orczy-kert Park, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Natural History Museum seen from Orczy-kert Park, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Unveiling the statue of the late Charles Darwin in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington

Unveiling the statue of the late Charles Darwin in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington
XJF438464 Unveiling the statue of the late Charles Darwin in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington, 9th June 1885 (engraving) by English School

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Man Eater

Man Eater
November 1933: A Great Blue shark and two types of ray on display at the Natural History museum. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: AUSTRIA-Vienna : Kunsthistorisches Museum / Fine Arts Museum Museum Cafe

AUSTRIA-Vienna : Kunsthistorisches Museum / Fine Arts Museum Museum Cafe
AUSTRIA, Vienna: Kunsthistorisches Museum / Fine Arts Museum, Museum Cafe

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: AUSTRIA-Vienna: Naturhistorisches Museum / Natural History Museum

AUSTRIA-Vienna: Naturhistorisches Museum / Natural History Museum
AUSTRIA, Vienna: Naturhistorisches Museum / Natural History Museum

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Vienna, Austria - Trimmed hedges and a well-manicured lawn. An ornately designed

Vienna, Austria - Trimmed hedges and a well-manicured lawn. An ornately designed
Austria, Vienna. Trimmed hedges and a well-manicured lawn. An ornately designed building is viewable in the background

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Prehistoric human skull (Omo 1) C016 / 5937

Prehistoric human skull (Omo 1) C016 / 5937
Prehistoric human skull (Omo 1). Reconstruction of the modern human (Homo sapiens) skull discovered in 1967 by a team led by Richard Leakey

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Sir Gavin de Beer, British embryologist C016 / 6109

Sir Gavin de Beer, British embryologist C016 / 6109
Sir Gavin de Beer (1899-1972), British entomologist and director of the Natural History Museum (1950-196). Natural History Museum, London, U.K. Photographed in 1950

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Entomology apparatus C016 / 6138

Entomology apparatus C016 / 6138
Entomology apparatus collected by Michael Chalmers-Hunt (1920-2004), a keen and highly respected entomologist. He built this collection from redundant

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Blue whale model C016 / 6225

Blue whale model C016 / 6225
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) model on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Giraffes, Natural History Museum, London C016 / 5931

Giraffes, Natural History Museum, London C016 / 5931
Giraffe specimens at the top of a staircase, at the Natural History Museum, London, UK, in October 1903. This trio formed part of the new mammal display in along the first floor East

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Elfwort (Inula helenium) C016 / 5925

Elfwort (Inula helenium) C016 / 5925
Elfwort (Inula helenium). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris). Decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Coffee (Coffea arabica), decorative panel C016 / 5915

Coffee (Coffea arabica), decorative panel C016 / 5915
Coffee (Coffea arabica). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Museum entomologist C016 / 6007

Museum entomologist C016 / 6007
Museum entomologist Linda Pitkin with a specimen tray containing pinned Geometrid moths. Photographed at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Holly (Ilex aquifolium), decorative panel C016 / 5918

Holly (Ilex aquifolium), decorative panel C016 / 5918
Holly (Ilex aquifolium). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) C016 / 5926

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) C016 / 5926
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Big-leaf magnolia (Magnolia auriculata) C016 / 5917

Big-leaf magnolia (Magnolia auriculata) C016 / 5917
Big-leaf magnolia (Magnolia auriculata). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: English oak (Quercus robur) C016 / 6091

English oak (Quercus robur) C016 / 6091
English oak (Quercus robur). Decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) C016 / 5921

Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) C016 / 5921
Monkshood (Aconitum napellus). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Cursed amethyst C016 / 6143

Cursed amethyst C016 / 6143
Cursed amethyst. When this amethyst was received by the museum in 1943 a note inside the box read this stone is trebly accursed and is stained with the blood

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Meadow bistort (Polygonum bistorta) C016 / 5923

Meadow bistort (Polygonum bistorta) C016 / 5923
Meadow bistort (Polygonum bistorta). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Blue whale model C016 / 6224

Blue whale model C016 / 6224
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) model on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Tetrahedrite specimen

Tetrahedrite specimen
Tetrahedrite. Specimen of the mineral tetrahedrite (copper antimony sulphide). It consists of flat-faced tetrahedral-shaped crystals

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Black oak (Quercus tinctoria) C016 / 5916

Black oak (Quercus tinctoria) C016 / 5916
Black oak (Quercus tinctoria). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Scientist with a ragworm specimen C016 / 5976

Scientist with a ragworm specimen C016 / 5976
Scientist dissecting a ragworm specimen under a microscope. Photographed at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) C016 / 5922

Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) C016 / 5922
Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Lemon (Citrus medica), decorative panel C016 / 5919

Lemon (Citrus medica), decorative panel C016 / 5919
Lemon (Citrus medica). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) C016 / 5924

Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) C016 / 5924
Christmas rose (Helleborus niger). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Fynbos aloe (Aloe succotrina) C016 / 5920

Fynbos aloe (Aloe succotrina) C016 / 5920
Fynbos aloe (Aloe succotrina). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Clutch of eggs C016 / 6180

Clutch of eggs C016 / 6180
Clutch of eggs. A clutch of eggs from the collection at the Natural History Museum at Tring, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Various beetle specimens C016 / 5849

Various beetle specimens C016 / 5849
Various beetle specimens. Display case showing the diversity of beetles held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Various beetle specimens C016 / 5850

Various beetle specimens C016 / 5850
Various beetle specimens. Display case showing the diversity of beetles held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Various beetle specimens C016 / 5847

Various beetle specimens C016 / 5847
Various beetle specimens. Display case showing the diversity of beetles held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Various beetle specimens C016 / 5848

Various beetle specimens C016 / 5848
Various beetle specimens. Display case showing the diversity of beetles held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageNatural History Museum Collection: Tetrahedrite C016 / 5654

Tetrahedrite C016 / 5654
Tetrahedrite (copper antimony sulphide). This specimen displays flat-faced tetrahedral shaped crystals. Specimen from Herodsfoot mine, Cornwall, UK, now on display at the Natural History Museum



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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.