What to expect
Preserved animal specimens may not suit everyone. The museum opens in the afternoon, including Saturdays; plan lunch or a nearby walk first.
Price, without the small print
Free · per adult. General admission. Transport, food and optional extras are outside this activity price.
Before you go
We check details against official sources, but hours, prices and availability can change before this guide is updated. Please check the official website before travelling or booking.
Opening and timing: Tuesday–Saturday, 1–5pm. Closed Monday and Sunday.
Booking: No booking required.
Time to allow: 40–60 min. This is our estimate for a focused visit. Add time for travel, queues and any extra stops.
Access and taking a break
Detailed step-free access has not been confirmed for this listing. Check the official visitor information before making a special trip.
Go at your own pace; time estimates exclude travel and queues.
We have not audited a complete step-free route. If a particular access feature matters to you, confirm it with the organisation before travelling.
Put it into a plan
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Sources and checks
Checked against published visitor information on 16 September 2026. This listing has not yet been verified directly by the organisation. Editorial visit lengths and suitability suggestions are our judgments.
- www.ucl.ac.uk — Visitor details and priceChecked 7 September 2026
- www.ucl.ac.uk — Free entry, no-booking policy, current Tuesday–Saturday opening hours and locationChecked 16 September 2026
- www.ucl.ac.uk — Current UCL visitor URL, free public admission and Tuesday–Saturday 1–5pm opening. This check does not confirm every group or access arrangement.Checked 5 October 2026