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title: "Behind The Scenes Tour: Spirit Collection · Natural History Museum, London · Until 30 Dec 2026"
description: "See the best specimens from the museum's zoology collection and learn about its cutting-edge research"
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updated: 2026-05-13
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# Spirit Collection Tour - Go behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum

![Behind the Scenes Tour: Spirit Collection at Natural History Museum](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/behind-the-scenes-tour-spirit-collection.webp)
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## Useful things to know before your visit

Address: [Natural History Museum](https://londondrum.com/attractions/natural-history-museum.php), Cromwell Road, South Kensington SW7 5BD. Telephone: 0207 942 5000

### What are the dates and times?

Usually every day · Tours at 11 AM or 3 PM

### How much do the tickets cost?

£35 · See [nhm.ac.uk](https://www.nhm.ac.uk/events/behind-the-scenes-tour-the-spirit-collection.html)

### Which buses go to Natural History Museum?

Bus routes 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430 and C1 all stop close by

### Which is the closest train station?

The nearest station is [South Kensington](https://londondrum.com/transport/trains.php?station=south-kensington), which connects with the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines. It only takes four minutes to walk to Natural History Museum

### Which other attractions are nearby?

These attractions are all within 15 minutes walk of Natural History Museum: Science Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, Brompton Oratory, Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial

Go behind the scenes at the [Natural History Museum](http://londondrum.com/attractions/natural-history-museum.php) and see their fascinating collection of zoology exhibits.

The Darwin Centre houses over 22 million specimens on 27 kilometres of shelving, and this 45-minute will take you round some of its best treasues including Archie, an 8.62-metre long giant squid, and some of the animals that were collected by Charles Darwin himself on his voyage to the Galapagos Islands on HMS Beagle.

![The Tank Room at the Natural History Museum](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/spirit-collection-tank-room.webp) _The Tank Room at the Natural History Museum_

You'll also get to see the huge tank room where thousands of reptile, fish and mammal specimens are kept in jars of different shapes and sizes.

Along the way your knowledgeable guide will share some insights about the museum's cutting-edge research.

Note: The tour is strictly for adults and children aged 10+. Because of the chemical smells inside the tank room it isn't suitable if you're pregnant.

I've ranked the Natural History Museum as ★<b>1</b> in [my favourite London museums](https://londondrum.com/planner/top-10-museums.php), ★<b>9</b> in [the best things to do with kids in London](https://londondrum.com/planner/top-10-kids.php) and ★<b class=num2>18</b> in [the 25 things to do in London at least once](https://londondrum.com/planner/top-25-ultimate-bucket-list.php)