Skull of Phorusrhacos longissimus) At two and a half metres tall, Phorusrhacos longissimus is an example of a 'terror bird', top predators that lived in South America about 50 million years ago.

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Daily activities and events

No matter what your age or when you visit, come and enjoy one of our daily activities, including talks, behind-the-scenes tours, Explorer backpacks and our science discovery centre.

No matter what your age or when you visit, come and enjoy one of our daily activities, including talks, behind-the-scenes tours, Explorer backpacks and our science discovery centre.

  • The Attenborough Studio
    Nature Live

    Join our researchers and curators in talks and shows in the the exciting new Darwin Centre Attenborough studio.

  • Little explorers seeing things through binoculars
    Explorer backpacks

    Explorer backpacks come with an explorer hat and binoculars and are filled with fascinating activities for under-sevens.

  • Behind the scenes at the Darwin Centre
    Spirit Collection Tours

    Join us for a behind-the-scenes Spirit Collection (formerly Explore) Tour. See some of the millions of fascinating zoological specimens preserved in our storerooms.

  • A child examines a shell in the Science Centre
    Investigate

    From butterflies to human skulls, Investigate gives adults and children aged seven to 14 the chance to examine a rich variety of specimens.

  • Girls using Discovery Guides to learn about wildlife
    Discovery guides

    Informative resources designed to enrich visits for children of all ages. Find out about our restless planet, enter the age of dinosaurs, and explore the curious world of creepy crawlies…

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