Grant Museum Of Zoology

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4.8

( 8 reviews )

Museums, Natural History Museums

Closed 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM See Hours

Rockefeller Building, 21 University St, London WC1E 6DE, United Kingdom +44 2031-089-000

The Grant Museum of Zoology, located in London, is a renowned institution dedicated to the study and preservation of zoological specimens. With a collection of over 68,000 specimens, the museum offers a unique insight into the natural world, featuring a diverse range of specimens including skeletons, jars, skulls, and microscope slides. The museum is home to a variety of rare and extinct species, including the thylacine and dodo, making it a valuable resource for researchers, students, and enthusiasts alike. Founded in 1828 as a teaching collection, the museum continues to fulfill its original mission of providing education and inspiration through its extensive collection. Visitors to the Grant Museum of Zoology can explore the wonders of the animal kingdom and gain a deeper understanding of the diversity of life on Earth.

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- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Toilets

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Steve smith

March 22, 2024

Stunning place! Loved every single corner of it. Easy to visit and walk around, in half an hour you have time to appreciate the beauty is kept there. Worth a visit, it's sure to impress!

Humberto mercedes

March 22, 2024

What a place! In an endeavour to visit and go to new places in London, the Grant Museum of Zoology was one of the first on the list and it didn’t disappoint. Stepping inside felt like I had gone back in time in the beautiful old building. It’s small and encompassing but adds to the experience with all of the artefacts enveloping you. Soo many interesting and varied specimens. Children will love this. It got quite busy whilst in was there but it didn’t detract from the experience.

Foodstaham

March 22, 2024

Fantastic museum free to visit, it may be smaller than your average museum, but there's a lot of fascinating creepy exhbits and specimens to see, very well laid out. There are toilets, just have to ask staff for a card for access in the university building. Visited at the weekend didn't have to wait to get in, and wasn't crowded. There was enough space between people to look at all the small details of the museum.

Seth galentine

March 22, 2024

First time visited this small and wonderful zoology museum. So many preserved species to marvel at. Highly recommended to anyone. Open Tuesday - Fri 1 am to 5 pm, Saturday 11 am to 5 pm

Fahd moh

March 22, 2024

It is a small and cute museum, densely packed with interesting exhibits. Grant Museum of Zoology reminded me of the science room a Victorian era university, which it actually is. The staff is friendly and helpful. There were kids drawing projects available when we visited in the summer 2022. It is close to the beautiful book shop and mini museum of Egyptology, as well as the British Museum. Nevertheless, this museum deserves an individual visit. You can easily spend an hour in it.

Gage libbey

March 22, 2024

Amazing! Been wanting to pay a visit for a while now. Closed on Mondays which is the reason why I haven't stopped by in the past. I am only in the area for work so a delayed train meant that it was the perfect opportunity to visit. Incredible collection from worms to monkey specimens. Very well curated. It is a shame it was such a fleeting visit but I will return!

Susan greenberg

March 22, 2024

We visited here on a whim after we saw the length of the queue for the British Museum. After going inside I realised it was a great decision and we found it so interesting. There is a vast collection of zoology exhibits displayed really well (don't forget to look up at the gallery for the skeletal observers). Our personal favourite thing was the jar of moles! The staff were helpful and knowledgeable and provided my daughter with an animal bingo sheet where she had to find a number of pictured animal feet in the exhibits. This really engaged her, and she looked closely at all the amazing things on display. We filled about an hour there, though had I been on my own I could've spent much longer there. Definitely worth a visit if you're interested in animal and medical history and biology.

Annika shi

March 22, 2024

This is an incredible little museum. It feels like it has been tucked away, and is a beautiful historical collection. The fact that it is free to enter and does not require booking is an incredible bonus! We did not even need to wait to enter when we arrived on a Saturday! Incredible selection of preserved animals, well worth a visit!