Natural History Museum, London

The Natural History Museum in London, England, opened on April 18, 1881. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse, the building is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, featuring ornate terracotta facades and a grand Central Hall. The museum’s collection includes approximately 80 million items, ranging from fossils and minerals to animal specimens and human artifacts. Notable exhibits include the iconic blue whale skeleton in the Hintze Hall and the Darwin Centre, which offers behind-the-scenes access to the museum’s scientific research.