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British Museum vs Natural History Museum

London's two most visited museums sit 10 minutes apart in Bloomsbury and South Kensington — human history versus natural history.

Choose The British Museum if…

Choose the British Museum for the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Marbles, Egyptian galleries, and free entry.

Choose Natural History Museum if…

Choose the Natural History Museum for dinosaurs, Hintze Hall blue whale, and family-friendly interactives — also free.

Visiting both

Do one per day, or pair the British Museum morning with NHM afternoon via Tube (10 min).

The British Museum guide → Natural History Museum guide →