(Crocodylus cataphractus, African slender-snouted crocodile) Crocodiles evolved more than 200 million years ago and lived at the same time as the dinosaurs. (Crocodylus cataphractus, African slender-snouted crocodile) Crocodiles evolved more than 200 million years ago and lived at the same time as the dinosaurs.

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Darwin Centre press & media

The new Darwin Centre opened to the public on 15 September 2009. Find out about media resources relating to this state-of-the-art building.
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The 8-storey, landmark Darwin Centre and cocoon structure is the most significant development at the Natural History Museum since it moved to South Kensington in 1881. 

This dramatic new public space and state-of-the-art scientific and collections facility opens its doors to reveal a whole new Museum experience for visitors. 

Media resources

Find out more about the opening of the Darwin Centre, images of the new building and fascinating facts about this dramatic new public space. Follow the links below.

Press releases
Press images and B-Roll

For image and B-Roll relating to the Darwin Centre please visit our external online press office and register to download footage and images.

Facts and figures

Media coverage

Read what the media thought of the Darwin Centre in September 2008 as we began the countdown to opening.

If you would like to be kept updated about the Darwin Centre or the scientific research that happens at the Natural History Museum, please contact the Museum Press Office. Telephone: +44 (0)20 7942 5654 or email us.

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