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One of the finest collections of natural history literature, art and online resources.

Come and research with us Tuesday - Thursday 10.00 - 16.00 (by appointment).

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(Natural History Museum, London and Tring)
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Good idea! -- seems obvious now you say it :-) We'll do a bit of tinkering behind the scenes (it will also mean our feed doesn't look too alarming)!
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Are you in love with the items featuring Abraham Gottlob Werner's 'Nomenclature of colours' (1814)? Then head over to our Digitised Special Collections to see the entire work.

⬆️ Use the link in our bio to explore this collection and many others.

#SciArt #NatureInArt #ZoologicalArt #BotanicalArt
A box of botanical themed postcards. A display of t shirts, scarves and socks.
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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🔎Discovering the Okapi
🌍The Museum: creating advocates for the planet - the history of exhibitions and galleries at the NHM, and the way these have helped to develop a knowledge and appreciation of the natural world
🐋 Whales, Science and Conservation
🌱Ordering and Naming Nature

#Archives #Art
Group of people looking at a table display of artwork and photographs, surrounded by bookshelves.
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Fishlore: British freshwater fishes (1946)
Watching birds (1941)

⬆️Learn more about our collections and how to visit us via the link in our bio.

#NaturalHistoryMuseum #LibrariesOfInstagram #Bookstagram #InstaBooks #ModernCollections #Shelfie #BookCovers
Book held in front of a bookshelf. The cover is blue and white striped, with an image of a pelican at the bottom. Book held in front of a bookshelf. The cover is blue and white striped, with an image of a pelican at the bottom.
October 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM