* This crowd level is predicted. All predictions are provided as a guide, you should use your own judgement and contact us if anything seems off. Make sure to check the official opening hours before attending.

Crowd calendar key

Symbol	Meaning
🕙	Opening hours
🏖️	Public holiday
🌧️	Rainy day

Crowd notes

Wednesday and Tuesday are often the best days to go for shorter queues, while Saturday and Sunday tend to be the busiest. The most popular months are typically April, August and February, while September, January and November are normally quieter. To get the most out of your day we recommend arriving early and leaving late. Make sure to check the live queue times on our site throughout the day to stay ahead of the crowds.

References

Natural History Museum. Daily Visitor Numbers (2017 - 2023). Natural History Museum; 2023 https://www.nhm.ac.uk/. Accessed 26 October, 2023.