A must visit museum in London recommended by: London Museum of natural history

　　 The must see Museum in London , Except the British Museum and V&A Outside the Museum , And of course London Museum of natural history （Natural History Museum）. Located in South Kensington, London , This scenic spot looks like a medieval cathedral , Have 8000 Ten thousand specimens of animals, plants and fossil minerals , It is the largest natural history museum in Europe .

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　　1881 year 4 month , The museum opened for the first time as part of the British Museum , It's in 1963 Independent in , And in 1992 In, it was officially renamed as the natural history museum . Its building is the most striking Romanesque building in Britain , It has become one of the most iconic landmarks in London .

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　　 The total building area of the Museum 4 Over 10,000 square meters , The exhibits cover entomology 、 botany 、 zoology 、 Paleontology and mineralogy . Show your London Pass at the information counter to receive a full-color commemorative album containing beautiful photos , You can go to your favorite exhibition hall according to the exhibition map , Have a nice day in this top Museum in London .

　　 In the four exhibition areas of the Museum , You can go back to different historical periods , Free to explore a wide variety of animals and plants ：

Blue exhibition area

　　—— From dinosaurs to mammals , This is an ideal place to explore the biodiversity of the earth .

　　 The world famous Dinosaur exhibition hall It is the most popular place in the natural history museum in London , In addition to meeting the lifelike roaring Tyrannosaurus Rex , You can also view the skull of Triceratops here , Walking among the fossils in the dinosaur gallery , Imagine what an amazing existence the Jurassic world was when dinosaurs swarmed .

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　　 Mammal showroom It is the largest mammal colony on earth , There are not only blue whale models hanging in the air 、 Other whale bones and reproductions , There are also extinct mammoths on the ground 、 Giant elk , And giraffes 、 Hippos, horses and other animals show .

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　　 fish 、 Amphibian and reptile exhibition hall There are some of the strangest and most wonderful species in the ocean , Here you can learn what is found in the stomach of Nile crocodiles , See how fish illuminate the depths of the ocean , And uncover the secrets of the Indian Python's spine .

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　　 Marine invertebrates A wide variety , This Exhibition Hall There are all kinds of beautiful shells in it 、 Starfish 、 Corals and molluscs , In addition, you can also find the deep-sea secret of blood sucking squid here , And the feeding habits of a variety of marine organisms .

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Green exhibition area

　　—— Follow the evolution of the earth , stay 25.2 Walk under the skeleton of the blue whale .

　　 Located in the center of the building Hintz exhibition hall （Hintze Hall）, Hang the star exhibits of the natural history museum ——25.2 Meters long blue whale bones . meanwhile , The specimens and exhibits here also include American mastodon 、 Seaweed 、 Rocks as old as the solar system 、 Atlantic blue marlin 、1.22 to 1.29 Mantell dragon 100 million years ago 、120 Year old top coral and so on .

 

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　　 Bird exhibition hall There are extinct dodo birds on display 、 It goes back to 1883 Nesting birds in 、 All kinds of bird eggs , And the anatomy of birds in the Victorian era .

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　　 If you are interested in reptiles , Then don't miss Reptile exhibition hall , Here you can meet your need for insects 、 Crab 、 Centipede 、 The curiosity of spiders and all arthropods .

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　　 The oak display cabinet exudes an ancient flavor Mineral exhibition hall in , Whether it's a primitive mineral , Or a shining gem , People can't help sighing “ wow ”！ You will be amazed at their colors 、 Texture and shape , To understand how they are formed . The most representative exhibits here , Include 1783 Fell in Argentina in 635 Kilogram iron meteorite , And one 9381 carat （ about 1.8762 kg ） The impeccable blue topaz .

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Red exhibition area

　　—— Across the earth , Understand the great power that shapes our planet .

　　 Want to experience a dramatic history of the earth ？ You can The earth exhibition hall Surrounded by the celestial map of the wall , Explore gems and minerals . In addition, there is a high 3 rice 、 Long near 6 M's Stegosaurus Skeleton , It is the most complete Stegosaurus fossil skeleton ever found .

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　　 How humans evolved ？ To Human evolution exhibition hall Meet our ancient relatives . Embark on a journey spanning 7million years here , Trace the origin and evolution of species , Explore what makes us human .

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　　 The exhibition hall of the earth treasure house in , Glittering exhibits range from nuggets to Stonehenge and kryptonite , Ore specimens of various colors are dazzling , Show the wonder of the earth .

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Orange exhibition area

　　—— Learn about the work of scientists at the Darwin Center , Enjoy a quiet moment in the Wildlife Garden .

　　 Indoor Darwin Center There are many kinds of animal and plant specimens , In addition, you can also see the operation process of scientists' experiments . Outdoor Wildlife Garden It is home to thousands of British animals and plants , The four seasons of the year have different charming scenery .

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　　 London Museum of natural history There are more exhibition halls and exhibits , You are welcome to explore it yourself ~~