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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013
Extraordinary images of our planet from photographers around the world.
18 Oct 2013 - 23 Mar 2014 -
Britain: One Million Years of the Human Story
Relive the dramatic story of prehistoric Britain, its people and changing landscapes in this major exhibition.
13 Feb 2014 - 28 Sep 2014 -
The Psychology of a Volcano
How can we read a volcano's behaviour and use the evidence of the rocks to predict future eruptions?
11 Mar 2014, 14:30 -
Women in natural sciences: International Women's Day 2014 - 07/03/2014
Focusing on projects at the Museum run by women, and announcing our Women Artists exhibition.
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