Our After Hours: Science Uncovered festival is about to start in a few hours. Scientists are gathering their special specimens together in preparation for their shifts in the Central Hall's science stations and adjoining galleries.
BBC Today programme online - Night in the museum in pictures
BBC News online - Inside UK forensic insects team
BBC Online video - How flies help homicide detectives
BBC Today programme - Tom Fielden's blog
To recap on the main attractions, we have 3 bars open including The Science Bar and Hendrick's Bar of Curious Concoctions, more than 50 scientists hosting different activities, 100s of star specimens, 26 exclusive Museum tours, 9 science stations, and the Natural History Roadshow. And Cocoon will be open.
Especially for families, at the start of the festival this afternoon, we have the Animal Vision show and pond-dipping in the Wildlife Garden. Have a look at the full list of What's on at Science Uncovered.
Remember you can download the Science Uncovered map and leaflet to find out where things are.
The spirit of the Science Uncovered night continues online Here you can keep up to date with discussions, blogs, post pics and follow-up on the event, even if you didn't make it.
Science Uncovered is part of European Researchers' Night 2010.
