Meteorites

The study of meteorites can reveal how the solar system first began, what life is like on other planets and how these planets were formed. Find out how often these messengers from space fall, where they end up and what other secrets they tell us.

Meteorites search blog

In autumn 2006 two Museum scientists travelled to Australia searching for meteorites. Read their blog as they made new discoveries.
What is a meteorite?

Find out where meteorites come from and where they can be found in this short introduction.
Meteorite FAQs

Why do meteorites fall from the sky? Has anyone been killed by a meteorite? Find out the answers as well as how to contact us if you have a meteorite enquiry.
Types of meteorite

There are three main groups of meteorite. They differ in the amount of iron-nickel metal they contain.
Collecting and identifying meteorites

Very few people actually see meteorites hit the ground and most fall into the sea and are lost. So where are the best places to spot them?
Studying meteorites

Many of the conditions that create meteorites are not like anything on Earth. Discover the fascinating yet difficult field of meteoritics, the study of meteorites.
360° views of meteorite specimens

The Museum has a collection of over 2,000 meteorites. Rotate our virtual specimens and take a 360 degree look.
Meteorites and diamonds

Diamonds in meteorites are produced in two different ways, from two different sets of material.
Catalogue of Meteorites

Search the Catalogue of Meteorites, the world taxonomic database of all meteorite falls and finds.
Meteorites from Moon and Mars

Although almost all meteorites come from the Asteroid Belt, a few have come from the moon and Mars.
Martian meteorites

Over 30 meteorites have come from Mars. Find out how studying their mineralogy and geochemistry tells us about the Red Planet.
Meteorites discussion (video)

Meteorites reveal evidence about space and its history, such as how planets were formed. Find out how in our webcast.
Meteorites: the search for the origins of life

Meteorite expert Monica Grady discusses where meteorites come from and what they can tell us about the Earth's beginnings.
Cosmic football

Recently, a scientist from the Museum discovered a very unusual meteorite - help him to unravel its million-year-old history.
Collecting meteorites in Antarctica

Interview with Sara Russell, Head of Meteoritics and Cosmic Mineralogy. Sara has spent three summers collecting meteorites in Antarctica. Find out what is involved.