Tree frogs, like this red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas), have sucker-like adhesive disks on the tips of the fingers and toes, which help them climb.

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Take a look inside

'The Darwin Centre will show the public more of our vital research and our internationally important collections. I hope the centre will inspire people to think about the natural environment differently and in turn inspire them to take better care of our planet.'

Dr Michael Dixon - Director

More about the new Darwin Centre

Entry is free!

(there is a charge for temporary exhibitions)

Monday to Sunday10:00 - 17:50

The Museum is open every day except 24-26 December. Last admission is at 17:30.

Natural History Museum at Tring opening times

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000

Plan your visit

What's on

After Darwin: Contemporary Expressions
More information
Go to What's on

Education

Education at the Museum

School programme 
Autumn term activities for all ages and abilities, from foundation to A-level, including activities at the new Darwin Centre.

Student Summit 2009 
Follow this year's international student summit through live webcasts.

Teachers' resource
Search resources for your school visit.

More education

Nature online

Dino Directory From Talarurus and T.rex to Diceratops and Saltopus, check out this guide to 331 of the most well-described dinosaurs. It includes 1301 images, a timeline, country guides, body shapes and an A to Z for dinosaur names.

World's longest insect

World's longest insect This is the head of the world's longest insect, a stick insect Find out more

Nature online

Buy online

Buy the Butterfly Jungle Sticker Book

Butterfly Jungle gifts
Celebrate our new exhibition with a fantastic range of Butterfly Jungle gifts including the new Butterfly Jungle Sticker Book

Green Gift of the Month
Do your bit for the environment with a great recycled beer bottle clock, our Green Gift of the Month.

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