Nature's Cathedral: A guide to the Natural History Museum building_The Natural History Museum_9780565094836_The Natural History Museum

Author: The Natural History Museum

Format: Hardback | 176 pages

Dimensions: 152 x 178 x 20.32mm | 657.71g

Publication date: 18 May 2021

The Natural History Museum is home to many rare and exceptional natural wonders – but the magnificent Museum building is itself one of London’s most iconic attractions. Envisioned by Alfred Waterhouse as a cathedral of nature, the building he created is one of Britain’s most striking examples of Romanesque architecture and is considered a work of art in its own right. This picture-led exploration of the building celebrates Waterhouse’s unique architectural accomplishment and showcases many of the artistic gems it houses; not least it’s incredibly detailed engravings, sculptures and painted ceiling.