London - Natural History Museum 
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The original nucleus of The Natural History Museum, which was founded in 1754 and moved into its present building in 1881, was formed by the scientific collections of Sir Hans Sloane. The Museum is a palatial building in Romanesque style (designed by Alfred Waterhouse 1873-80), 230m/675ft long, with two 64m/190ft high towers. The exterior is faced with terracotta slabs bearing relief figures of animals.
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The admission charge covers both museums.
The original collections of Sir Hans Sloane, comprising 50,000 books, 10,000 preserved animals and 334 volumes of pressed plant species, were augmented over the years by thousands of new exhibits. Joseph Banks, who accompanied James Cook around the world, was a particularly keen collector; the artist Sydney Parkinson donated three volumes of his zoological drawings and 18 volumes of botanical watercolor studies.
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Address:
London Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD, England
Hours:
January 1 to December 31: 10am-5:50pm; Sun: 11am-5:50pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Tips: Last admission 17.30. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
Transit: Underground: South Kensington; Buses: 14, 30, 45A, 49, 74, 349.
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The twin towers of London's Natural History Museum.
Front of the Natural History Museum in London.
