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Natural History Museums
Undoubtedly one of the most impressive buildings in central London with its well known, façade along Cromwell Road, the Natural History Museum's origins, as with other museums in the area, lie in the Great Exhibitions of 1851 and 1862 at the peak of the Industrial Revolution. It is hard to believe that the present building was not the most impressive designed a change of government soon after the original design was completed led to the possibility of a new, stunning building that would have followed the waterline of the Thames south bank in a gentle curve. However, the original plan was revived and work began in 1873 and finished 7 years later. In the process, several practical changes were made to the design from the lighting in the galleries to the style of the building from its original Renaissance style to German Romanesque.
The museum is well known for its growing Dinosaur Exhibits but includes a wide range of exhibitions which look both back and forward. Easily taking up a whole day if you want, the Natural History Museum is open Monday to Saturday 10.00 to 17.30 and Sunday 11.00-17.30. Entrance to the Natural History Museum is free, though there are charges of £4.50 for adults and £3.00 for children for special exhibitions.
For more information please visit: www.nhm.ac.uk
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