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Natural History Museum, London, designed by Alfred Waterhouse and opened in 1881. Natural History Museum, London
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Natural History Museum visitors to touch parts of moon and Mars • May 15, 2025, 10:42 AM ET (BBC)

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Also Known As British Museum (Natural History)
Date 1881 - present

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Natural History Museum, London, designed by Alfred Waterhouse and opened in 1881.
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