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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'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
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Kids only

Kids only

Life in Disguise
Evolution has produced the diversity of life on Earth. Meet some masters of disguise.

Life in the sea
Discover some fascinating creatures of the sea including giant squids and surprising sharks.

How to become a zoologist
Want to study animals? Find out how.

More Kids only

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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