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Big Nature Day
Have a go at worm charming, look for ladybirds, make bee boxes and join in lots more family activities in the free Big Nature Day at the Museum on 27 May. The event is in the Museum's Wildlife Garden and Darwin Centre.
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Entry is free
(there is a charge for temporary exhibitions)....
| 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
Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000
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What's on
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Animal Inside Out
Go on an anatomical safari of the natural world and see how animal bodies look and work when the flesh is stripped away.
06 Apr 2012 - 16 Sep 2012 -
Scott's Last Expedition exhibition
Explore the captivating story of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's 1910-1913 Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica.
20 Jan 2012 - 02 Sep 2012 -
Searching for Beetles in Tanzania
Join Museum scientist fresh from the field to learn about collecting beetles in Tanzania.
25 May 2012, 14:30 -
World's smallest mini mammoth is identified - 09/05/2012
Museum scientists identify a dwarf mammoth in the Mediterranean. Watch the video.
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Kids only
Fun'n'games
Volcanic games, dinosaur quizzes, hair investigations! There is plenty of fun stuff to do in Kids only. Come and have a go.
Picture gallery
Calling all young artists and photographers. Send in your wildlife pictures and see them online.
Nature online
Dinosaurs and other extinct creatures
Explore the Top 5 dinosaurs in the Dino Directory, an augmented reality Coelophysis and much more.
Bluebell survey
Help scientists find out when UK bluebells are flowering and take part in the Museum's Bluebell survey.
Buy online
Animal Inside Out gifts
Pick up unique anatomical jewellery, fun clothes, toys and specially designed, animal-inspired gifts exclusive to the Museum in the online shop.
Dinosaur imposters mug
Guzzle your favourite drink in this fun and colourful mug, our Gift of the Month.