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All exhibitions and events for
5 February 2012
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At the Natural History Museum we have a variety of activities and events that run every day.
Sunday 5 February 2012
Anyone
Images of Nature
Explore the Museum's natural history artworks in our Images of Nature gallery. Free.
Anyone
Cocoon
Take a self-guided tour and witness real specimens, incredible displays and thrilling interactive activities.
Anyone
Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011 exhibition
Visit our world-renowned annual exhibition to see the best wildlife photographs on the planet.
Anyone
Scott's Last Expedition exhibition
Explore the captivating story of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's 1910-1913 Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica.
Anyone
Light up Dippy
Make our famous and much-loved dinosaur in the Central Hall light up and roar.
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.
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)
The Bird Table for families
Drop into this fun activity with our science educators and discover how penguins and other birds are adapted to survive.
11:00 - 13:00
Families (all ages)
Investigate for families
Become a scientist for the day in our hands-on science centre. Last entry is at 16.30.
11:00 - 17:00
Families (all ages)
Dorothea Bate
Meet Dorothea Bate, a remarkable woman who wants to share with you her discovery and experience on remote islands.
11:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 15:30
Anyone
Spirit Collection Tours
See hidden treasures such as the giant squid or specimens collected by Charles Darwin.
11:45 - 12:15, 13:15 - 13:45, 15:15 - 15:45, 16:15 - 16:45
Families (7+)
Seaweeds: The Secret Ingredient from the Sea
Meet a museum scientist who will guide you through the fascinating array of uses for seaweeds.
12:30 - 13:00, 14:30 - 15:00
Families (7+)
Hands on Nature - Dinosaurs
Is it a dinosaur? Get up close and personal with real specimens to find out.
14:00 - 17:00
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 - 16:15