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'The Darwin Centre shows the public more of our vital research and our internationally important collections. I hope the centre will inspire people to think about the natural environment differently and in turn inspire them to take better care of our planet.'
Dr Michael Dixon - Director
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Species of the day
Read more about Nannoceratopsis gracilis View all species of the day
Nannoceratopsis gracilis - 09/02/2010
Nannoceratopsis gracilis belongs to one of the oldest known groups of dinoflagellates, microscopic algae that play a major role in the CO2 cycle. Find out more about this unusual-looking fossil species from the Jurassic.
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| Monday to Sunday | 10:00 - 17:50 |
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The Museum is open every day except 24-26 December. Last admission is at 17:30.
Natural History Museum at Tring opening times
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000
What's on
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After Hours
Enjoy an evening drink, tapas and some great events at the Museum and its new Darwin Centre after hours.
26 Feb 2010, 18:00 -
All Frogs Great and Small
Join us as we take a look at frogs of different shapes and sizes from across the globe.
09 Feb 2010, 14:30 -
A Body of Evidence
Join us as we speak to a forensic anthropologist and find out more about her work.
10 Feb 2010, 14:30 -
Smallest eel-loach fish discovered - 08/02/2010
The world’s smallest species of eel-loach fish has been discovered by a Museum scientist and is the Species of the day.
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Life in disguise
Discover some amazing animal disguises from chameleons and the mimic octopus.
Nature online
International Year of Biodiversity UK
2010 is International Year of Biodiversity - biodiversity is the diversity of plants, animals and habitats on Earth. Find out more.
Wildlife in winter
Get out and about and look for winter wildlife. From bird and spider watching to seaweed and lichen surveys.
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Gift of the month
Keep kids warm, and looking cool too with our dinosaur knitwear set, gift of the month.
Evolve 2nd issue out now
Find out why Nick Baker is inspired by the Museum in the latest issue of Evolve.
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