Taxonomy is the science that attempts to categorise the many millions of species on Earth. Find out how to define taxonomy, what taxonomists do and why classifying life is so important. The definition ...

Our unique collections and world-class expertise are helping to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. Discover how we are using our broad knowledge and cutting-edge techniques to ...

The UK Species Inventory is a database of all UK wildlife and it provides the taxonomic foundation for most biological recording and analysis systems. The Natural History Museum maintains this ...

Some dinosaurs could reach enormous sizes. In fact, the very biggest would tower over any land animal alive today! Get to know some of the largest dinosaurs to have ever walked the planet. Dinosaur ...

Whether you take photographs in the wilderness or at the heart of an urban environment, Wildlife Photographer of the Year is open to everyone. Discover more about this prestigious competition and find ...

This Pride Month we’re celebrating the diversity of sexual behaviour, biology and reproduction found in nature. Speak with our scientists about all manner of subjects, from asexual reproduction in ...

Looking for an exclusive experience? Email us at guidedtours@nhm.ac.uk to request a private tour for your group. Discover the fascinating stories behind the incredible collections we care for. Your ...

Gentle giant or fierce meat-eater: which dinosaur shared your habits? Answer these questions to find out.

Find answers to your big nature questions. Delve into stories about our research, scientists and the collections we care for. Uncover the history of life on Earth, from the smallest insects to the ...

From a flower which resembles a brain to a three-metre-tall plant that smells of rotting flesh, sometimes the natural world is more horrifying than any fiction. Discover this creepy collection of ...

Answering the big science questions around climate change and the diversity of life requires lots of data, and our researchers can't gather this alone. You can make a difference. Our community science ...

Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) transformed the way we understand the natural world with ideas that, in his day, were nothing short of revolutionary. He and his fellow pioneers in the field of ...