Grant Museum of Zoology
London, Greater London
About Grant Museum of Zoology
Grant Museum of Zoology is an old fashioned museum packed with specimens, some of which are curious and bizarre. A great place for kids, especially those interested in animals or science.
There is so much to see, but objects to keep an eye out for include Dodo bones, an Anaconda skeleton, the Brain Collection plus a selection of delicate anatomically correct glass models of invertebrates from the 19th century.
Many of the specimens represent species that are now either endangered or extinct such as the Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine) and the Quagga (a type of extinct zebra).
The museum holds about 14000 different specimens of insect, which have been preserved in a variety of ways, including fossils and pinning. The Micrarium is also worth checking out as it is a place for tiny things, where you can explore and learn about microscopic specimens. Some of the tiniest objects are displayed on wall to wall backlit microscopic slides, something you don't get to see very often.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, 13:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 13:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 13:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 13:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 11:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, Closed
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : Free
- Adult (17-18+) : Free
Free admission
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Contact Details
Rockerfeller Building
21 University Street
London
Greater London
WC1E 6DE
England
Tel: 02031089000
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
The closest tube stations to Gower Street are Euston Square (Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines), Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines), Euston (Northern and Victoria lines) and Russell Square (Piccadilly line).
There are many other tube stations in the vicinity of the University, including King's Cross St Pancras, Holborn, Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street.
The step-free underground stations nearby are; Euston Square, King’s Cross St Pancras and Tottenham Court Road.
There are many bus routes that stop close to the University buildings. The following bus routes stop on Gower Street, outside the main gate:-
10 (Hammersmith Bus Station to King's Cross Station)
14 (Putney Heath to Warren Street Station)
24 (Hampstead Heath to Pimlico)
29 (Wood Green to Trafalgar Square)
73 (Victoria Bus Station to Stoke Newington)
134 (North Finchley Bus Station to Tottenham Court Road)
390 (Archway Station to Notting Hill Gate).
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