Sponsor a £5,000 bench
Have a name engraved on a brass plaque alongside others on one of our long timber benches.
Each bench is made from sustainably sourced UK oak and offers views across the wildlife garden or tranquil meadows.
Sponsor a bench and make a lasting contribution to nature’s future
Celebrate your love of nature by sponsoring a historic bench in a tranquil spot at the Natural History Museum.
The Urban Nature Project opens the door for young people to fall in love with the nature on their doorsteps and develop a lifelong concern for the world’s wild places.
Nature isn’t just nice to have, it’s the linchpin of our very existence, and ventures like the Urban Nature Project help the next generation develop the strong connection with nature that is needed to protect it.
Sir David Attenborough
What you’ll get when you sponsor a bench
Your support secures a personalised plaque on one of our benches for 10 years – the perfect way to honour you, your loved ones or someone special.
Sponsor a £10,000 bench
Have your personal engraving on a brass plaque on one of our meticulously restored historic benches in the Cromwell Road entrance crescent.
The area, adorned with lush planters celebrating plant evolution, is ideal for reflection amidst the grand Victorian architecture.
Make your mark on the planet’s future
By sponsoring one of the few remaining beautifully restored benches in our iconic garden, you’ll become part of a living legacy.
Our visitors will have a peaceful place to reflect among 80 million specimens that tell Earth’s extraordinary story.
This is more than a bench. It’s a symbol of your commitment to nature, discovery and a museum that has inspired generations for nearly 150 years.
Your donation will help us inspire future generations to cherish urban wildlife and empower our scientists to combat biodiversity decline.
Contact us about sponsoring a bench
Leave your mark where science meets wonder and help create a greener, more hopeful future.
Email membership@nhm.ac.uk to get started.
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