Afternoon Tea in The Anning Rooms

Join us at the Natural History Museum for Afternoon Tea and enjoy the best of British seasonal produce. Enjoy a dinosaur-footprint macaron, an Earth pot filled with raspberry and chocolate, Earl Grey scones, a selection of loose-leaf teas and much more, all with a nature-inspired twist.

Vegan options are available, ensuring everyone can enjoy this feast.

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Opening times

  • Monday: closed
  • Tuesday: closed
  • Wednesday: 12:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday: 12:00 - 17:30
  • Friday: 12:00 - 17:30
  • Saturday: 12:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 15:00 - 17:30
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T. rex Restaurant

Step back 66 million years in time and dine with the dinosaurs at the T. rex Restaurant. Located in the Green Zone of the Natural History Museum, this family friendly eatery is the perfect place to take your little ones for burgers, mini pizzas and ice cream sundaes. For the grown ups, you can enjoy chicken hot off the grill, fresh salad and stonebaked pizzas to keep you energised on your day out.

Opening times

  • Monday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Tuesday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Wednesday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Thursday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Friday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Saturday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00
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Earth Hall Café

Find the Earth Hall Café just to the right as you enter through the Cromwell Road. Hot and cold drinks and a wide variety of ever changing hot food specials and salads.

Opening times

  • Monday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
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The Coffee House

Currently open during school holidays only for coffee, tea and delicious cakes.

Opening times

  • Monday: 11:00 - 15:00
  • Tuesday: 11:00 - 15:00
  • Wednesday: 11:00 - 15:00
  • Thursday: 11:00 - 15:00
  • Friday: 11:00 - 15:00
  • Saturday: 11:00 - 15:00
  • Sunday: 11:00 - 15:00
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Central Hall Café

Situated in the stunning Central Hall, this cafe serves up hot and cold drinks, cakes and plenty of sandwiches and salads. Highchairs available.

Opening times

  • Monday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Friday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
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Shake Bar

A shake is a always a great idea, whatever the weather. You can build your own shake or sundae, or choose one from our menu.

Also serving sandwiches and salads, cakes and pastries.

Find us in the Orange Zone.

Opening times

  • Monday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Tuesday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Wednesday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Thursday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Friday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Saturday: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00
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