Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Lancefield

The free museum named the UK’s most-visited tourist attraction

London’s Natural History Museum has claimed the title of the UK’s most-visited tourist attraction, overtaking the British Museum, new data reveals.

The South Kensington institution welcomed 7.1 million visitors in 2025, a 13 per cent increase from the previous year.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.