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Natural History Museum of London

Fossil Collecting Code

Fossil Collecting Code

 

 

The Natural History Museum in London in an excellent attraction for beginners and experts alike.  The museum is Free to enter and contains a wealth of fossils and dinosaurs.  Visitors can expect to be treated to a variety of exhibitions, which change throughout the year.  Besides fossils there are also a range of mineral and other rock types.

 

(Left) Diplodocus skeleton in the museum entrance and view from rear of the main hall (Right)

 

Fossils and Minerals on display

 

(Left) The minerals room (Right) One of many fossil displays

 

 

The museum is also famous for its collection of dinosaurs, many of which are robotic and move and roar to the viewers.

 

 

 

 

Besides exhibitions the museum also offers an identification service, where visitors can bring their unidentified fossils and minerals for experts to examine.

 

Fossils can be identified and returned by post

 

 

The museum is suitable for people of all ages.  Make sure you allow enough time to view the main exhibitions, at least several hours. For more information including opening hours visit the museum website using the link below.

 

   

   

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Safety notice: Fossil hunting can at times pose a risk to personal safety, in particular within environments close to the coast, cliffs or in quarries and when using the tools and equipment illustrated. Discovering Fossils provides a free resource to inform you about this fascinating subject and does not accept any liability for decisions made using this information. We recommend all individuals abide by the 'National Fossil Hunting Code' and independently research the potential dangers before and during the visit.

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