Darwin Centre videos
From beginning to opening day
Watch some great videos about the Darwin Centre and cocoon building following the early development stages to preparation for its opening to the public on 15 September 2009.
Experience the Darwin Centre on film and find out just how fantastic this development project has been for the Natural History Museum.
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Cocoon behind the scenes video
As the public explore the newly-opened Darwin Centre, find out how specimens and scientists are adapting behind the scenes in their new home.
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Royal celebrations at the Darwin Centre opening video
Join Prince William in the spectacle and excitement of the royal opening of the Darwin Centre in this video.
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VIP opening speeches at the royal event video
Watch a short clip of the speeches in the Museum's new Darwin Centre as Prince William and Sir David Attenborough declared the building officially open.
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Sir David Attenborough's opening speech video
Sir David Attenborough joined HRH Prince William of Wales to address guests at the Darwin Centre opening event on 14 September. Watch some highlights of his speech in this video.
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Meet our Darwin Centre science guides
Scientists working in the Museum’s state-of-the-art Darwin Centre and cocoon building reveal some incredible facts about the collections they look after.
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Mike Dixon introduces the new Darwin Centre
Dr Mike Dixon, the Museum’s Director, describes what the Darwin Centre is all about and what it means to the Museum, the collections and our vital research.
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Countdown to the opening of the Darwin Centre video
Discover where we were with our plans and achievements for the Darwin Centre development 1 year before opening in this video.
