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Visiting Investigate

Get hands-on at the Museum 

Investigate is located in the Clore Education Centre in the basement of the Green Zone of the Natural History Museum. The entrance to Investigate is via the stairs and lifts across from Creepy Crawlies.

Investigate is open to the public:

  • 11.00-17.00 during the school holidays and on weekends.
  • 14.30-17.00 during school term.
  • Last entry is at 16.30.

Please note that Investigate will be closed on the 28 of each month for staff development and gallery maintenance; however, these closures will only take effect on weekdays during school term. For full details, please contact the Museum's Bookings Office on +44 (0)20 7942 5555.

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