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Identify fossils based on where you find them
Download the Museum's new Fossil Explorer app.
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Be a digital volunteer for the Museum
Extract research data from microscope slides of the world's smallest insects.
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Gain new skills
Develop wildlife identification and recording skills at our Centre for UK Biodiversity.
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Volunteer with us
Nourish your interest in science and the natural world.
Citizen science
Contribute to scientific research at the Museum. Take part in a wildlife survey, collect samples and data, or help us digitise handwritten collection records.
Nature Groups Near You
Find UK-based wildlife and natural history societies, events and activities to match you interests. Discover what's happening near you.
Identify nature
Found an animal, plant or fossil that you'd like to identify? Get help from our identification guides, Museum scientists and the community of naturalists using our online forums.
Centre for UK Biodiversity
Develop your natural history skills and interests with the help of our staff, facilities and resources.
Volunteer
Volunteers can get involved in all areas of the Museum, from our public galleries to our behind-the-scenes collections. Find out about current opportunities.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
The world's most prestigious nature photography competition will open for entries on 24 October 2016.
ID Trainers for the Future
Are you passionate about understanding and protecting the UK's wildlife? Find out about our innovative training programme.