Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 08/10/2026WWF’s Living Planet Report shows that monitored vertebrate populations have declined by 73% since 1970. 🌍 But there’s more to the story that museum collections can help unravel. 1379
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 06/10/2026A new penguin species has been named for the first time in 100 years! 🐧 Researchers studying the DNA of gentoo penguins have identified a previously unknown species, which they’ve called the southeastern gentoo. 17213
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Museum collections are revealing how the genetic diversity of the moss carder bumblebee has changed over the past century! 🐝 Once widespread across Britain, these bees have declined in number and become increasingly isolated as suitable habitat has been lost. 14511
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A reminder that the Museum will be closed on 9 October as we're hosting a charity gala. 🦖 We rarely close to the public, however, hosting events like this helps us to continue our vital work, including scientist research and finding solutions to the planetary emergency. 0345
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Did you know that seaweed is older than dinosaurs? 😮🌿 Learn more about the fascinating world of seaweed our series, Natural History Museum Showstoppers! 27313
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Almost half of the world’s migratory bird species are in decline. 💔 The latest State of the World’s Birds report highlights cuckoos, turtle doves and Arctic terns among the migratory species facing increased extinction risk. 24811
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Our new temporary exhibition, Nature and Us, is open! 🌿 Housed in a gallery closed to the public for over 80 years, this exhibition explores our changing relationship with nature. There's over 50 specimens to discover – would you like to learn more about them? 👇 0477
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 15/09/2026🚨 Record-breaking amounts of plastic are being found in seabirds. A 16-year study of sable shearwaters on Australia’s Lord Howe Island has found a sharp rise in the amount of plastic in their stomachs. 16024
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Did you know that some of the treasures in our collection were donated as gifts in wills? 🔬 This #RememberACharityWeek, why not help support scientific research and inspire the next generation by leaving a gift in your will? 🎓 Find out more: brnw.ch/21x5BKJ 0231
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The oldest amber has been discovered in China, and it’s around 385 million years old! 🌳 The discovery pushes the confirmed record of amber back by around 65 million years, showing that plants were producing resin much earlier than previously demonstrated. 181288289
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Dorothea Bate has been honoured with a Historic England blue plaque at the Natural History Museum in Tring! 🌟 Dorothea had no formal qualifications when she walked into the Museum in 1898 looking for a job. She went on to become a renowned palaeontologist, known for her fossil mammal discoveries. 213444
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Our T. rex needs regular check-ups to keep it roaring so it’ll be off display for maintenance from 7 to 25 September. 🦖 But don't worry, we have plenty of other dinosaurs to visit around the Museum, which one is your favourite? #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Dinosaur 1312
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 02/09/2026We're excited to share our new exhibition, Nature and Us! 🌱 Housed in a space closed to the public since World War II, this free temporary exhibition questions how our relationship with nature has changed over time through an eclectic mix of objects, tools and specimens. 25010
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Can you spot the difference? 👀 Although these photos were taken over 100 years apart, our Minerals Gallery is much the same - right down to the original oak display cabinets from 1881. Do you like the feel of the original Victorian gallery, or do you prefer something more modern? 15908
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 26/08/2026We’re excited to share a first look at the 62nd Wildlife Photographer of the Year images! 😲 📸 Featuring 100 photographs awarded for their creativity and skill, get ready to explore the beauty of the natural world in our yearly exhibition! Which image is your favourite? 27218
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Whales are becoming a more regular sight off the east coast of Greenland as sea ice disappears! 🐋 A new study found an increase in sightings of fin whales, humpback whales and common minke whales from 1987 to 2025. These three species were once rarely seen off Greenland’s east coast. 1303
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 21/08/2026This beautiful dictionary of colours found in nature dates back to more than a century before Pantone. 🎨 Werner's Nomenclature of Colour was an indispensable resource for Charles Darwin, helping him describe new species. We love these natural colours - which page do you like best? 8274109
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 20/08/2026There’s almost 150 years of history between these photos. 🏛️ These two photos were taken in the same spot, 145 years apart, facing the west balcony in Hintze Hall. What changes can you see? 👀 16611
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 19/08/2026A pioneering study shows how plastic pollution is affecting sable shearwater populations on Lord Howe Island. ⚠️ Parents can mistake plastic for food and feed it to their chicks. Once the young birds leave the nest, the amount of plastic they’ve consumed can affect their chances of surviving at sea. 23014
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 17/08/2026The light is shining through the stained glass of our Treasures gallery to frame Hope and Hintze Hall beautifully this morning. 🐋 From Hope and all of us here at the Natural History Museum: good morning, and have a fantastic start to the week! 🌞 1496
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 14/08/2026The air isn’t just for insects, bats and birds - did you know there are other airborne animals? ☁️ Here are four fantastic flyers that you might not expect to see when you look to the skies… 541090
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 10/08/2026🗞️ Here’s a roundup of natural history news stories from July! First up, scientists estimate the true size of the ancient marine reptile Liopleurodon is about 6 metres. It was famously portrayed in the 1999 documentary Walking with Dinosaurs as reaching up to 25 metres long. (1/4) 3206
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 08/08/2026It’s #InternationalCatDay, and the ratings are in! 🐱 Come and celebrate with some of the undomesticated cats that have clawed their way into our hearts… 🐾 626175
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 07/08/2026What do Dippy, Hope and George have in common? 🦕🐳🐘 They are or were the specimens that welcomed our visitors in Hintze Hall! Take a look at these stunning photos from our Library and Archives collection. 😍 13610
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Purple is relatively rare in nature - but there are some powerfully purple species across the globe! 💜 Let’s meet some of the purplest players seen in the natural world ⬇️ 15634135
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Sea turtles are remarkable specimens of evolution - but how much do you really know about them? 🐢 Take a second to get to know these marine marvels with our top 5 sea turtle facts 🌊 23510
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 29/07/2026🦕 A new dinosaur species from the Late Triassic has been discovered in Zimbabwe! It’s thought to be an early relative of Diplodocus, although it walked on two legs instead of four. Find out what this fossil tells us about early dinosaurs from this region. 👇 www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...nhm.ac.ukMusango: The new Zimbabwean dinosaur discovered from a boat | Natural History MuseumMusango matusadonaensis is the fifth dinosaur ever named from Zimbabwe. 03613
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 28/07/2026It’s going to be another scorcher few days in London! ☀️ If you're visiting us during this hot weather, please take extra care as our galleries can get quite warm and busy. Explore at your own pace, stay hydrated and speak to a member of staff if you need any help. 🦕 0344
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Liopleurodon was a fearsome marine predator that lived during the Jurassic Period. 🌊 It was famously portrayed in the 1999 BBC series Walking with Dinosaurs as reaching lengths of up to 25 metres, but recent estimates suggest it was more likely around 6 metres long. 410920
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 23/07/2026What do ducks and camels have in common? 🦆🐪 The answer is ‘afoot’ in this week’s #SurprisingScience 😉 1233
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 22/07/2026The Museum will be closed on 9 October 2026 as we are hosting a charity gala. 🦖 We rarely close to the public however, hosting events like this helps us to continue our vital work, including our +350 scientists’ research. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. 0315
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Did you know that there’s a 1,300-year old tree slice in the Natural History Museum? 🌳 Find out more about the giant sequoia in our new series, Natural History Museum Showstoppers. 👇 29758125
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 18/07/2026In seahorses, it’s the male who becomes pregnant! Females transfer their eggs into a special brood pouch on the male’s body. The male then fertilises the eggs and carries them for around 25 days before giving birth to over 1000 young! Find out more ⬇️ 17424
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Meet Coelophysis, one of the earliest known dinosaurs! 🦕😮 This small, slender meat-eater had sharp claws and teeth! Have you spotted it in our Dinosaurs gallery? Let us know in the comments! 👇 1739
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 16/07/2026A new study suggests that sturgeon once bred in the UK! 🐟 While sturgeon have been recorded in British waters for centuries, it has remained unclear whether they bred here or were simply passing through to feed. To investigate, researchers combed through newspaper archives and museum collections. 1253
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Even though you may have heard that camels store water in their humps, this isn’t technically true! 💦 In Surprising Science, we find out what these iconic adaptations are really used for! 2254
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Scientists have discovered a 518-million-year-old fossil that has the earliest known evidence of spiders’ fangs! 🕷️ Using X-ray analysis, researchers found two pincer-like limbs emerging just behind the animals’ eyes, which are thought to be precursors of the fangs used by modern spiders. 14310
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Have you ever spotted Sophie in the Museum? Discover more about Stegosaurus in our new series, Natural History Museum Showstoppers. 🦕🐋 1419
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 03/07/2026The pangolins’ iconic pinecone-shaped scales have made them targets of wildlife trafficking. New DNA analysis has revealed that populations of Chinese pangolins living in the Himalayan foothills are actually a separate species. This distinction could be vital in helping to stop illegal poaching! 24811
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Just a moment of appreciation for our Minerals gallery! 😍💎 From sparkling gems to striking minerals from around the world, there’s so much to explore! Did you know that the specimens are displayed in original 19th century oak cabinets? 17912
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 29/06/2026The first dinosaur fossil ever discovered in Antarctica is a titanosaur! 🦕 The fossil was collected during an expedition in 1985 and was initially thought to be a marine reptile. Now scientists have re-examined the specimen. Learn more 👇 www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...nhm.ac.ukFirst ever dinosaur fossil discovered on Antarctica identified as a titanosaur | Natural History MuseumAntarctica was once a thriving, forested ecosystem filled with a diversity of dinosaur life. 06715
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 27/06/2026The smallest centipedes have 30 legs, while the largest ever discovered had 382 👀 🐛 Despite the name, no centipede with exactly 100 legs has ever been found. Surprising science explains why! 36820
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 25/06/2026It’s going to be another scorcher few days in London! ☀️ If you're visiting us during this hot weather, please take extra care as our galleries can get quite warm and busy. Explore at your own pace, stay hydrated and speak to a member of staff if you need any help. 🦕 05111
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Have you ever noticed the minerals and rocks displayed along the Hintze Hall balconies? 🪨 Take a look at their colours and shapes during your next visit! 2437
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Have you ever said hi to Charles Darwin in Hintze Hall? 😮 This 2.5 tonne marble statue was unveiled in 1885, only a year and a half after the Museum opened. After being moved to make way for a statue of Richard Owen, it took centre stage in Hintze Hall in 2008! 4505
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 17/06/2026We love our beautiful 1930s blue whale model! 🐳 This is a particularly impressive model, as it was built at the time when living whales weren’t studied. To make it, its makers had to rely on images of carcasses stranded on beaches. Have you seen it before? 1482
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Have you ever seen a red deer? What about a pink flamingo, or a blue shark? 🦩🦈 You can see them plus dozens of others in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition! Find out more and book your tickets: brnw.ch/21x3iO4 The exhibition is supported by Lead Corporate Sponsor, Nuveen. 0183
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the Museum? Dig into the ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs and other marine reptiles we look after ⬇️ 2408
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Did we miss any? 🌊 For #WorldOceansDay, we're highlighting the monsters of the deep that once swam in our oceans 😮💦 You can find more legends of Earth’s prehistoric oceans in our latest exhibition Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep. 4728
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Was the ancient reptile Eunotosaurus africanus an early turtle ancestor? 🐢 Scientists initially thought so because of its wide, flattened ribs resembling an early turtle shell. But new analysis of their fossils is reshaping the reptile family tree. Learn more 👇 www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...nhm.ac.ukNew fossil analysis rewrites the origin of turtles | Natural History MuseumAn ancient reptile once thought to be an early turtle ancestor actually belonged to an entirely different group. 0176