Attenborough Studio
Stunning computer-generated visuals and the latest technology light up the Attenborough Studio.
The Attenborough Studio is on the Darwin Centre's ground floor.
Entrance is free
Booking required for school groups, evening events and some weekend Nature Live talks.
Capacity: 64 seated places
Visitors should arrive early for events as seats are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For specific access requirements, telephone +44 (0)20 7942 5000.
Explore some Attenborough Studio highlights in our slideshow
The Attenborough Studio is a high-tech audio-visual venue for exciting events, spectacular shows and fascinating films about all aspects of life on Earth and scientific discovery.
Studio sessions take place during the week, weekends and some evenings. Some are open to everyone, others only for school groups.
Our popular Nature Live talks take place in the Attenborough Studio. The state-of-the-art studio facilities make this an amazing venue to participate in talks and discussions.
Nature Live talks in What's on
Iguana in new live Animal Vision show
Meet scientists and join in the debate
Join in discussions, debates and shows like the new Animal Vision family show. Meet scientists and get insights into their work. Watch film footage of fieldwork. Explore controversial and provocative themes in surprising ways. Handle live specimens if you dare! Animal Vision public events take place at the weekend. They are free and you may need to book timed slots on the day.
Drop in to watch exciting films
In between the studio’s daily talks, shows and events, join the Museum's latest interactive film, Who do you think you really are? or one of 3 short 15-minute films made with the BBC Natural History Unit:
- Who do you think you really are? Interactive film, this amazing 45-minute film will involve you in a revealing story of evolution from Earth's early history using large-screen projection, personal handsets and webcams.
Find out more about the studio's interactive film and when it's on
Sir David's best bits
- David Attenborough: Life on Camera, a captivating documentary celebrating Attenborough’s achievements with clips from his many BBC series;
- Nature through the Lens, a documentary marking key breakthroughs in wildlife film-making, featuring stunning imagery;
- Wildscapes, a spectacular multi-screen film showing amazing high-definiition footage of 3 different habitats in the ocean, African plains and the Arctic and Antarctic.
Films are free. Check films' daily showing times online or on the day at the Darwin Centre reception.
School activities
An exciting programme of learning activities and events from school groups takes place from 15 September 2009.
The Attenborough Studio is supported by the Rufford Maurice Laing Foundation
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Attenborough Studio highlights
Our slideshow reveals some highlights of the shows, talks, films and events you can enjoy in the Attenborough Studio
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Interactive film - Who do you think you really are?
Find out who you really are and where you come from in our interactive film about evolution, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Get a glimpse of augmented reality in the film trailer.
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Short films in the Attenborough Studio
Discover 3 captivating short films showing daily in the Attenborough Studio. Dip into Life on Camera, Nature through the Lens, and Wildscapes.
Nature Live in the Attenborough Studio
Giant squid, spiders dating, plants that bite and parasitoid wasps are some of the subjects of Nature Live talks in the Attenborough Studio. There are daily events, topical seasons and monthly evening debates.
