Wallace100: celebrating a brilliant naturalist
Lift the lid on the amazing life and legacy of Alfred Russel Wallace, leading light in evolutionary theory, on the centenary of his death.
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What's on
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Sebastiao Salgado: Genesis
The world premiere of Genesis unveils extraordinary black and white images of landscapes, wildlife and remote communities.
11 Apr 2013 - 08 Sep 2013 -
Extinction: Not the End of the World?
This exhibition takes you beyond dodos and dinosaurs to explore the crucial role extinction plays in the evolution of life.
08 Feb 2013 - 08 Sep 2013 -
Nature's Unseen Engineers: Ants and Termites
In the tropics, the soil teems with termites and ants. So how important are these creatures to their environment?
20 Jun 2013, 14:30 -
Museum beetle expert to give TED talk - 19/06/2013
He looks after 10 million beetles and will be speaking at TEDx Albertopolis.
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Things to make and do
Protect bees by making your own simple bee hotel. And, discover the creepy crawlies living in your garden with a pit-fall trap.
Fun 'n' games
Could you survive in Antarctica, the coldest and most remote place on Earth?
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Celebrate Wallace100
Explore the life and work of brilliant naturalist and intrepid explorer Alfred Russel Wallace 100 years after his death.
What trees are these?
Take part in surveys to help scientists record UK tree distribution and health.
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Rainforest print T-shirt
Buy this striking organic cotton T-shirt: proceeds support rainforest conservation and the Museum's work.
Extinction gifts
Pick up perfect presents from our extinction exhibition, before it's too late...