Museum

Over the years we have captured images of our famous exhibitions and events, including collections and displays and the architectural splendour of the famous Waterhouse building. You can also find including images showing the diversity of our scientific work undertaken here and around the world.

Architecture

Explore images of the iconic Waterhouse building, including original designs. Also in this collection, find photographs of the Museum's new Darwin Centre and more.

Exhibition and display

Browse pictures of the Museum's ever-changing exhibitions and displays, including galleries, specimens, interactives and more.

Scientists at work

View images of the Museum's team of scientific and curatorial staff in the field around the globe and while undertaking research and conservation work at the Museum.

Portraits

Explore the Museum's portrait collection of paintings, engravings and photographs, including widely known scientists and naturalists, such as Charles Darwin, Mary Anning and Carl Linnaeus.

Technical

Browse images of the tools of our trade. View a variety of technical equipment facilitating our scientific research, such as fogging devices for collecting and studying insects, fossil excavation equipment and electron microscopes.

Miscellany

Browse other Museum images. This collection includes photographs of events at the Museum, products, artefacts, miscellaneous objects and more.

Picture Library
Image Resources
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD

Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5376 / 6547
Fax: +44 (0)20 7942 5443
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