Wallpapers and screensavers

Put something interesting on your computer screen

Keep an eye on nature

Spice up your desktop with our collection of wallpaper and screensavers. Keep checking back for more images from nature and the Museum.

How do I install this stuff?
Wallpapers
T.rex wallpaper

T.rex - Just hope it doesn't spot you!

Megalodon tooth wallpaper

Is the Great White the scariest shark that ever lived?

Honey bee wallpaper

It's buzzin' - the Honey Bee close up and personal.

Housefly wallpaper

Feeling a little bug-eyed? Meet the Housefly.

Screensavers
Insects screensaver

Get some bugs on your computer.

Close-up screensaver

Small things made big - see nature at close range, including this blood fluke.

How to install screensaver (PC only)
  • click on the image of the screensaver you wish to download.
  • select 'Save this program to disk'.
  • go to where you saved the program and double click it to install the screensaver.
How to install wallpaper (Windows)
  • click on the image you want to download.
  • right click the mouse over the image.
  • select 'set as wallpaper' or 'set as background'.
How to install wallpaper (Mac)
  • click on the image you want to download.
  • click and hold the mouse on the image.
  • select 'save image to disk'.
  • click and hold on your desktop.
  • select 'change desktop background', and locate the file on your hard drive.
Disclaimer

The Natural History Museum has taken all reasonable care to ensure the Screensavers and Wallpapers contain no errors, viruses or defects, however, the Natural History Museum does not warrant that this is the case. You are advised to ensure that you take precautions to protect your computer from virus infection. The Natural History Museum will not be liable for any loss or damage that you may suffer as a result of or connected to the use of the software.