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All exhibitions and events for
18 May 2012
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At the Natural History Museum we have a variety of activities and events that run every day.
Friday 18 May 2012
Anyone
Cocoon
Take a self-guided tour in the futuristic Cocoon and explore our insect and plant specimen collections and latest research
Anyone
Images of Nature
Explore the Museum's natural history artworks in our Images of Nature gallery. Free.
Anyone
Scott's Last Expedition exhibition
Explore the captivating story of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's 1910-1913 Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica.
Anyone
Wild Planet
Enjoy classic shots from Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibitions in a free outdoor display on the Museum's East lawn.
Anyone
Animal Inside Out
Go on an anatomical safari of the natural world and see how animal bodies look and work when the flesh is stripped away.
Anyone
Light up Dippy
Make our famous and much-loved dinosaur in the Central Hall light up and roar.
Anyone
Specimen Preparation Area in action
See our scientists and volunteers in action in the Specimen Preparation Area (SPA) of the Darwin Centre Cocoon.
11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00
Families (under 7s)
Family Explorer Backpacks
Families can explore the galleries together with a passport, binoculars and activity book. First come first served.
Families (all ages)
Explore and Discover guides for families
Get the most out of your visit with our stimulating and inspiring Explore and Discover guides.
Anyone
Bluebell survey
Are Britain's bluebells flowering early because of climate change? Take part in the survey to help scientists find out.
Anyone
Big Seaweed Search
Take a walk along the coast and help us monitor the effects of climate change and invasive species on the UK's seaweeds.
Anyone
Cherry tree survey
This spring, join our search for cherry trees in streets, parks and gardens across the UK.
Schools (Key Stages 1-2)
Primary Explore and Discover guides
Self-led guides which challenge pupils with gallery activities. Cost 50p each. Call and order on 020 7942 5555.
Schools (Key Stage 1)
Wildlife Garden Explorers
School event (Nursery: 3 years+, Reception, KS1) Investigate the wildlife garden in the role of explorers.
10:30 - 11:30, 12:30 - 13:30
Schools (Early Years Foundation)
Explorers: Ourselves and Other Animals
School event (Reception, KS1): Take up a self-guided Explorer challenge through the Museum.
10:45 - 11:45, 11:45 - 12:45
Schools (Key Stage 2)
Dino-Scientists
School event (KS2: Y3-4): Become a dinosaur scientist for the day using our incredible galleries.
11:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 13:30
Schools (Key Stage 4)
Interactive Film: Who do you really think you are?
This interactive film will transport your students back in time to explore the tree of life.
13:00 - 13:50
Adults
The Ring of Fire
Join us as we discuss earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis and why they happen.
14:30 - 15:00
Families (all ages)
Investigate for families
Become a scientist for the day in our hands-on science centre. Last entry is at 16.30.
14:30 - 17:00
Anyone
Spirit Collection Tours
See hidden treasures such as the giant squid or specimens collected by Charles Darwin.
14:45 - 15:15, 16:15 - 16:45
Anyone
Spirit Collection Tours - Extended
See hidden treasures such as the giant squid or specimens collected by Charles Darwin.
15:15 - 16:05
Anyone
Who do you think you really are? Interactive film
Augmented reality brings extinct creatures to life in the studio in our interactive film about evolution.
15:30 - 16:20
Anyone
Nature Through the Lens
This fascinating 15-minute documentary marks key breathroughs in wildlife film-making over the past 100 years.
16:30 - 16:45
Anyone
David Attenborough: Life on Camera
Find out about Britain's foremost naturalist and broadcaster featuring some of the best loved clips from his TV series.
16:50 - 17:05
Anyone
Wildscapes
Experience what it's like to be an animal on the African Plain, in the ocean, and at the Arctic and Antarctic Poles.
17:10 - 17:25