The Open Guide to London: the free London guide

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The Natural History Museum in South Kensington is perhaps the largest and most spectacular of all London's varied museums.

It contains no exhibits created by Man — just the works of Nature. This includes items as varied as dinosaur skeletons, blue whales, meteorites, minerals, and more.

Even the building is worth visiting as it features similar high Victorian architecture to St Pancras Hotel and an excellent cast-iron roof.

Currently entrance to this and many other London museums is free, but you are encouraged to make a donation, and have to pay for electronic tours.