Silent Disco at London's Natural History Museum: Party Under the Blue Whale Skeleton

Della Ganas

Updated: 08 September 2025 ·

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Night at the Museum: London's Quirkiest Party Location

The 25-meter-long blue whale skeleton is one of the museum's highlights.
The 25-meter-long blue whale skeleton is one of the museum's highlights.

In London, visitors can experience something truly special: At the Silent Disco in the Natural History Museum, partygoers gather regularly to turn night into day beneath a 25-meter-long blue whale skeleton.

In a place where hundreds of people daily gather around the massive skeletons of mammoths, dinosaurs, and other natural history artifacts, London's most extraordinary party series also takes place. Once a month, the Natural History Museum in South Kensington transforms into a dance hall. London visitors should not miss out on this special opportunity.

In the museum's grand Victorian entrance hall, the Hintze Hall, party enthusiasts can dance to the beats of three DJs at the Silent Disco. At the center of this spectacular room hangs a 25-meter-long blue whale skeleton named Hope from the ceiling. Besides this, numerous other exhibits are displayed, like dinosaur fossils, meteorites, and a mammoth skeleton.

Silent Party at the Natural History Museum: All the Details

At the Silent Disco, each visitor is equipped with Bluetooth headphones. Three DJs compete, playing sets ranging from pop and rock to party classics. You simply choose your favorite channel, grab a drink at the bar, and let the party begin.

And the best part: In a hall full of fossils, you can never feel too old for such a night out. So pack your best party outfit, there's no excuse left!

  • Where: The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London
  • Entry: Admission to the museum is free. However, for the party series happening outside regular hours, extra tickets are required.
  • When: One Friday a month from 10 PM to 1 AM. Dates are announced about three months in advance, but tickets usually sell out quickly. Next dates: March 22, April 25, May 30
  • Tickets: £40 per person, available only through the Website

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