# Event Details - **Event Name**: Drawing session at the Natural History Museum / London illustrators meet-up - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Illustrators, Guy the Gorilla awaits! Come along for a group draw and a friendly catch-up at the Natural History Museum.About this EventCome along for a group draw and a friendly catch-up at the Natural History Museum.We’ll meet at the Garden Kitchen Café, connected to the iconic Natural History Museum, London. After a relaxed cuppa and introductions, we’ll head into the museum together to draw.The Natural History Museum is inspiring and visually rich, from its architecture and magnificent ceilings to its world-famous collections of animals, fossils, and natural wonders. You’re free to explore and draw whatever captures your interest, at your own pace.Some of the group will be heading to the Cadogan Gallery within the museum, a beautiful and quieter area featuring fascinating natural objects and specimens. Highlights include delicately carved shells, penguin eggs, and the much-loved Guy the Gorilla, making it a wonderful spot if you enjoy detailed observational drawing. If you’d like to sketch near others who are also drawing, this is a great area to gather.Please note: The Museum has a limited number of chairs available to hire. You’re welcome to request one directly from the museum, but availability is not guaranteed, and it’s up to you to return it afterward.At 2:00 PM, we’ll meet back at the café (optional) for a relaxed catch-up and a chance to share a peek at each other’s sketchbooks.Everyone is welcome, beginners, professionals, and anyone in between. Bring your sketchbook, your favourite materials, and your curiosity.About BlendBlend is the London illustrator Meet Up, lovingly run by volunteers Wendy J. Warren and Andy Zabala Wynn, in collaboration with the Association of Illustrators, who support illustrators working professionally throughout the industry. All Illustrators across London are welcome. Come along to share ideas, inspiration and more at Blend meet ups, talks and drawing sessions. Please follow Blend on instagram or twitter to be notified of their events.Travel: You can travel to the museum by tube at South Kensington.Accessibility: The accessibility area of the NHM website illustration: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/900ae2c0-f51b-11f0-ad06-9d116c3cab04-rimg-w740-h740-dcfffffd-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/drawing-session-at-the-natural-history-museum-london-illustrators-meet-up/100001980646780839 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, drawing-painting, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 3.5, max: 5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Natural History Museum - **lat**: 51.49671499999999 - **long**: -0.1763672 - **full address**: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Drawing session at the Natural History Museum / London illustrators meet-up - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a32692a17a9878d1863d424f3c5edde51ee0964395bbdc8fcd5eac2445b1e354-rimg-w1200-h597-dc8994b6-gmir.jpg?v=1768815946 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Drawing session at the Natural History Museum / London illustrators meet-up being held? - **A:** Drawing session at the Natural History Museum / London illustrators meet-up takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Drawing session at the Natural History Museum / London illustrators meet-up? - **A:** Ticket prices for Drawing session at the Natural History Museum / London illustrators meet-up range from GBP 4 to GBP 5 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 5AvailableAOI memberGBP 4Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Drawing session at the Natural History Museum / London illustrators meet-up? - **A:** Drawing session at the Natural History Museum / London illustrators meet-up is organized by The AOI. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Drawing session at the Natural History Museum / London illustrators meet-up is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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