The Blue Whale at the Natural History Museum, London

[Dthesun]

the lady at 1:08 is hot

[happinesson]

i am in awe..this whale is bigger than huge..gigantic?

[ajdpadbury]

@happinesson It was pretty big!

[starrypawz]

Seen this whale it's really impressive in person. But when I went there in Janurary on a college trip that room was shut for redevelopments.

[ajdpadbury]

@starrypawz That is a shame, I hope you can go back and see it:)

[xlvlymjx]

@starrypawz how much does it cost to go there??? adults/children??

[R0B0stairs]

@xlvlymjx its free!

[mastterby]

Thanks for uploading this video. I went to london a few months ago to see the red carpet event of the alice in wonderland premiere and when we went to the natural history mueseum that room was shut - i could only catch a glimse of it's head and the elephant through the key hole (yeah i know) but now i can see it - YAY!

[ajdpadbury]

@mastterby Thanks for commenting, although the exhibit was closed I am sure you saw some celebs at the film premiere that made up for it!:)

[tabitgibs]

creepy at the beginning111

[rem2267]

OK, if I ever saw one in person, I'd poop for sure. I agree with dumoulin11 about the eyes. Here in NYC, we have a 94-foot reproduction of a blue whale hanging from the ceiling in the Ocean Life room. Yes, you read that right, HANGING FROM THE CEILING. I had no fear of it when I was a child, but it petrifies me to such an extent that, as a 42 year old, I can no longer walk directly underneath. that damned thing gives me the willies.

[ajdpadbury]

I am sure it won't fall, imagine the lawsuit!:)

[dumoulin11]

@1:45 wonderful view of the whale head-on.

it's really ineresting to see the positionng of the eyes, and how they probably allow the whale to see straight ahead of itself despite what one might think when one sees the animal from profile. Thanks for this.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for commenting, they are awesome to look at up close!:)

[Justinian43]

whoan that is a HUGE whale imagine that creature, it's the biggest yet the most peaceful and least likely to try to attack you, they are great creatures just way too big, I heard before there used to be sharks called megalodons that size.. WOA!

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for commenting, it is defenently too big to live on land right now!:)

[Justinian43]

haha yeah but did you know there used to be sharks that size in the dinosaur period, it would scare the heck out of me if i saw a stranded shark that big or worse a huge shark coming out of the water. =0

-best of lucks-

[thephantom2man]

i went there yesterday with some friends and that was the one bit i couldnt find

[ajdpadbury]

That is a shame, it is in the Blue Zone, I hope you go again:)

[sailhobiecat]

That blue whale used to terrify my friend.  She has nightmares about it!

[ajdpadbury]

Poor her, but I can see how that could happen!:)

[hoperets]

The Natural History Museum in Sweden has a real Blue Whale that was found stranded outside Gothenburg.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for the info, I would be interesting to see:)

[F0bR0ckz]

do they come alive at night? That would be SOoooooo Awesome :D

[ajdpadbury]

You mean like night at the museum, that would be cool!

[technoty]

lmao

[fireraider747]

Nice video, Do you know what the name of this music is???

[ajdpadbury]

Sorry for the late reply, the song is listed in the sidebar.

[mahmoudnij]

is the whale reall

[ajdpadbury]

No, a replia:)

[mahmoudnij]

aha ok thx

[maniclady]

I think its lovely that you comment..shows that you care about your posts. The Blue Whale has always been my favourite museum piece...it's truly spectacular to view.

[ajdpadbury]

I am happy to reply if people take the time to watch and comment! I love the museum and hope to visit again soon:)

[DogCapper7]

Would you stop comment every singel post in your video? It's kind of a stupid ... ok, i see you realy are impressed, but please, leave the people comment in free ... :) It's pretty cool in there .. Ive like to go again .. but you should see the biggest aqarium in the world, Georgia.

[usenetposts]

Dogcapper7, that's totally ridiculous what you said. Giving people the courtesy of a reply is only natural and in no way reduces their freedom to comment. Some years ago people accused content providers who answered their comments of driving up the comment number, but that accusation was taken away when they stopped counting the channel owner's comments in the number. Nowadays it is only friendliness that makes the video owner reply, but I see that is wasted on some people!

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks my friend and you are completely right, which I why I did not reply to this person!:)

[Andrethegiant2008]

Blue whales are my favourite animals. I've never known why, I've just always thought positively about them.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for commenting, I believe them to be peaceful creatures!

[hakewyt]

but does it have any dinosaur skeletons? or reconstructions? I really like dinosaurs you know...

[ajdpadbury]

There is a huge skeleton in the lobby and many more around the museum:)

[hakewyt]

wow, I will surley come here, i know about this museum but i never had the time to visit it.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks, I hope you do and the entry is free!

[ECWnWWF]

The Smithsonian in Washington, DC (USA) used to have a 92 foot long Blue Whale that they made out of some kind of boat.

[ajdpadbury]

Sounds cool, thanks for commenting:)

[xtrebleclefx]

I have a terrible fear of whales. I would probably run away screaming if I entered that room :|

[ajdpadbury]

I am sorry to hear that, maybe a visit to the museum would help cure that:)

[allibyogirl]

wow. that was amazing. that whale is scary large. that puts it into perspective. thank u.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for commenting, it is a great place to look round and marvel!:)

[SlyckDood]

How long is the blue whale model in feet?

[ajdpadbury]

it is 25m long, not roughly 60-70 feet.

[liana278]

where did you go to see this

[ajdpadbury]

It is in London

[hornoffski]

I remember going there years ago, was young and didn't really have a clue but was just amazed at the size of that model of the blue whale. Would love to back there.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for your comment, it is defenently somewhere you can visit again and again:)

[joiles01]

That museum is gorgeous. if i ever make it to London, that'll be my first stop!

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for commenting and I hope you get to see it one day for yourself:)

[joiles01]

Is this the same museum with the animatronic t-rex?

[ajdpadbury]

Yes it is, the museum is vast!:)

[33Keith33]

Beautiful exhibit.  I saw a similar blue whale model at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. over 25 years ago and I know that seeing this up close is an impressive sight. I hope to "cross the pond" one day and see this in person.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for your comment and I really hope you get to see it for yourself, the rest of the museum is really very interesting too!:)

[kelalascool]

that stunk wat was the point of watching that if its not a real whale???:)))))))

[JADE0100]

is that whale real??

[ajdpadbury]

No, a model:)

[lilulovesyou123]

yegh, its huge, ive looked it up loads, its heart is the size of a car, its veins are so big a human being can swim though them, its tail is the lengh of a airfracts wing. its fucking huge !!!!!!!

[TUTAMEN2007]

I wish i was still living in london, i used to spend every day there, i couldnt get enough off it, its so amazeing

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for your comment, I hope you get to go back again soon:)

[happynmc]

1:27

[Robbie2001Terrier]

nice video..i went there when i was a kid :))

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for your compliment, it is great to explore at any age!:)

[TreeHandThing]

I LOVE THAT PLACE

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for your comment, it is a cool place:)

[r91976]

look how small the elephant looks compared to it, at 1:27!!!!

[ajdpadbury]

Yes amazing isn't it, thanks for your comment:)

[redarmyrebel]

Many kind thanks for posting this video, it literally took ny breath away, i can't wait to see it in person.

I had the pleasure of seeing a pilot whale whilst diving. At eye level in it's natural habitat it was a truly humbling yet frightning experience, one can only imagine what it must be like to witness a living Blue Whale in person.

Thank You

[ajdpadbury]

You are welcome and thanks for taking the time to comment. I have yet to see a whale in the wild, it must have been an awesome experience for you!:)

[redarmyrebel]

I was diving in the gulf of mexico and this female pilot whale swam up behind me, as i turned round it was about 10 ft from me!!!! Although they feed on crill( i think) i was quick to ascend as i'd seen a video of a pilot dragging a female diver into the depths!!

[andyhazy]

I think i'll be paying this museum a visit, thanks for uploading!

[ajdpadbury]

It is a good day out, I would go again on a rainy day, plus it is free entry!:)

[memiself01]

ooh interesting im goin on a skewl trip der on tues lol whats the earthquake stimulator like?

[ajdpadbury]

Have a good time, the earth quake simulator is cool but tame!:)

[antaraes]

I remember going to this museum some time ago - these whales are awesome animals. I remember coming across a whale (humpback) when seafishing.

Thanks for uploading!!

[ajdpadbury]

I bet that was amazing to see! Thanks for commenting:)

[Harding193]

hi, i went to this place last tuesday, its awsome, that blue whale looks bigger when ur their, i also went to the science musium, i thought it was a bit of a let down, but anyway thanks 4 putin this on m8, great video

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks, I know what you mean about the Science Museum, it does need updating:)

[madercic3aolcom]

Thanks for posting this! It must have been quite literally breathtaking to walk in and see this in person. It's easy to see an image of a big Blue anytime, but presented w/something to give it scale is really awe inspiring. Thanks again!

[ajdpadbury]

You are most welcome and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!:)

[Ehssiee]

Good video! I visited Natural History Museum last June, the Blue Whale is amazing.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks! It is an amazing place and I hope to go back soon!:)

[mascarawand29]

The blue whale is amazing-I went to the Natural History museum when I was really young and that's the part I remember best. Did there used to be a diver near its eye to show the size of humans in comparison? It was ages ago so I can't really remember-I really want to go there again now! Thanks for uploading this. :o)

[ajdpadbury]

I do not remember a diver, it was last year that we went but I will ask my other half!:)

[mascarawand29]

Thanks. It is probably not there any more though-it was years ago when I saw it!

[alanlocker]

It shows not only an interesting museum, but also makes a very vivid comparison among animals. Thank you.

[ajdpadbury]

Thank you sir, it is a really interesting place to visit, as I think all London museums are. Of course most are free to enter which is a bonus!:)

[fehquig]

Great video! The music was a perfect choice to give the ambience of the ocean that once surrounded these magnificent creatures...

[ajdpadbury]

VERY kind of you Andy, thanks!:)

[miandakatelurien]

are big huge and very cute

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for your comment:)

[jususmiramontesc]

are tgey real

[ajdpadbury]

Most of the skeletons are real but the rest of the stuff are just models:)

[lasrambles]

im goin there

[letmeinviteyou]

please do

[lasrambles]

im goin there

[dyretrevolver]

Cool video :)

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks!:)

[ajdpadbury]

That would be a great thing to see, I know we have nothing like that in England!:)

[bossofalltime]

Great vid. I remember going to museum when I was a kid and remember seeing the blue whale structure. It overwhelmed me then and still does today. Awesome

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks! I went when I was a kid too and it is a really awesome sight!:)

[diezynueve69]

Good job with that handy reference. I enjoyed many visual details which I would have otherwise ignored had you not provided a quick guide.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks, Edwin. I am always interested to learn more about the places I visit so I was keen to look up and share the information:)

[Minniver]

That was amazing! Thanks for sharing, anty.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks, Deb! Hope you are having a good Sunday!:))

[tps607]

Excellent,Anthony!Dominika is WAY too lucky!I appreciate the "liner notes" as well.You are always good for filling in the blanks!Thanks! *****

[ajdpadbury]

Hi Tom! Thanks for the nice comment, hope things are well with you:))

[Pippilly]

Those skeletons are massive! Things that make you go WOW

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks, Michelle! Those skeletons are awe-inspiring, thousands of years old!:)

[andymooseman]

Did you go to the Science Museum as well?

That's a great piece of music isn't it?, it fitted really well. I used it myself recently as well :)

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks, Andy! He does make good music and we are grateful! The science museum is on my list of places to do on a rainy day, we went to the V&A a couple of weeks ago and, although it was great it was too dark to film inside. I want to see the mummys at the British Museum too, have you been there?

[andymooseman]

I went to the British Museum again a few months ago. It's amazing now that they've done it up, the new architecture is great, really effective.

I love the Egyptian part & the Near East section , but it's all good.

It's great to just wander around & explore. And it's free again!! :)

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks buddy, sounds good! Dominika is Polish and really enjoys delving in to our past as much as I do!:)

[andymooseman]

No problem, i hope you have a good time.

That whole Bloomsbury area, just north of the museum, is nice. Several small squares to sit in away from the traffic :)

[ajdpadbury]

Sounds perfect! Thanks, Andy!:)

[GreatGig1]

When (notice I didn't say if...LOL) I get back to London, I am going to have to make that a place to go and see! Thank you for the wonderful tour again!

[ajdpadbury]

Hi Caylyn! I hope you come for a while and have a clear schedule, there are so many things to see:))

[ParadiseEarth1]

Good stuff AnthonyBro, thanks for giving us a glimpse of what's it like! And nice to see Dominika's smile too. :)*****

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks, Emmanuel! She smiles alot!:)))

[ParadiseEarth1]

Heh heh the kind of guest you love to have... :)

[LifeJourneyGuy]

Great video Anthony!! :) I'm glad you and Dominika had such a "whale" of a good time!! :) :)

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks, Pete! I can forgive the bad pun LOL! I hope Week Two for you in England is starting well!:)

[londonpenda]

More memories Anthony.

Thanks;)

Where are off to next.?

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks, Ray! Well, we are going to Oxford Sat, and my friend is over from the US and we are going on the London Eye, it is good to mix in nostalgia with new experiences!:)

[vidular]

Amazing scale to the whales. Thanks.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks to you for watching, Joe and Christine!:)

[EdMuirton]

I always enjoy your videos. Good work!

[ajdpadbury]

And I always enjoy yours, thanks Ed!:)

[grandplans]

that is one huge fish!! is the blue whale supposed to be the biggest mammal in the ocean or is it the sperm whale? Guess I'll have to look it up! LOL!!

[ajdpadbury]

I don't know either! I think the Blue is the biggest mammal, if that helps!:)

[hottietomalie1]

blur whalr is the worlds largest creature... not just mammal.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for your comment:)

[ajdpadbury]

LOL! That's food for thought, Bobbie! I think they would call it taxidermy, actually this is a model, although the skeletons are real!:)

[kenrg]

Cool place! And the choice of music really helped set the mood.

[ajdpadbury]

Thank you kind sir! I hope you are well, ken!:)

[wyllieohagan]

Great Part II.

The music is well chosen for the visuals. Watching the video gives us a quiet reflective experience.

Thanks.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks, Wyllie! It was going round my head whilst I was doing the tour!:)

[HuggableAngel]

thankyou for a visit to the museum anthony : )

[ajdpadbury]

Thank you for coming along, Terri!xoxo

[TheBarneyChannel]

Oh, look at all them bones! Do you think they'll miss one?? Sincerely yours, Barney T.

[ajdpadbury]

Oh Barney, they won't be very tasty, they are millions of years old LOL!:)

[KurtGnu]

I won't ask if you had a whale of a time.. because obviously you did!! :D

[ajdpadbury]

Haha good one, Rob! I see Barney can handle a keyboard just fine!:)

[Ranblv]

It's really hard to grasp how big the whale is until you see the elephant next to it.

must have been amazing up close and personal.

[ajdpadbury]

Hi Ran, you are so right! The model is 70 years old and had to be made inside the hall!:)

[rexlv2000]

Nice trip Anthony. I really enjoyed that. England has had plenty of time to get their act together and they have done a nice job of it. I do not know if the one in Washington DC compares to it but it is nice too! Thanks for sharing.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks, Rex! I was thinking of your videos in the Bass Pro shop when I saw those animals!:)

[rexlv2000]

I thought of that first too. Bass Pro will give them a run for the money! I met that guy one time. He is COOL! Have a nice weekend.

[flydarling]

I really love the way they display things here. It's a place I could spend a week exploring, not surprising really considering my background! Cheers, Lesley

[ajdpadbury]

We just loved it! It was a really fun place, next time the Science Museum!:)

[twish1999]

That's a great Museum :-)

xxx hugs xxx

[ajdpadbury]

First! Thanks, Twish! A really interesting place to spend an afternoon!:)