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At the Natural History Museum we have a variety of activities and events that run every day.
Families (12+)
A Body of Evidence
Join us as we speak to a forensic anthropologist and find out more about her work.
| 24 May 2013 | 14:30 - 15:00 |
| 25 May 2013 | 12:30 - 13:00, 14:30 - 15:00 |
Families (7+)
A Night in the Jungle
Join us to find out how scientists collect moths and hear some of the adventures they've had on their travels.
| 30 May 2013 | 12:30 - 13:00, 14:30 - 15:00 |
Families (7+)
Animal Vision for families
A fun show investigating a world only visible to certain animals.
| 29 May 2013 | 10:30 - 11:00, 11:30 - 12:00, 12:30 - 13:00, 13:30 - 14:00 |
Families (7+)
Animal Vision for families (BSL)
A fun show investigating a world only visible to certain animals.
| 8 June 2013 | 10:30 - 11:00 |
| 13 July 2013 | 10:30 - 11:00 |
Anyone
Bat Festival
Celebrate Bat Festival weekend in the Wildlife Garden and join the batty trails, crafts and talks from bat experts.
| 1 June 2013 - 2 June 2013 |
Anyone
Big Nature Day
Celebrate nature and biodiversity at our free nature fair, packed with fun and fascinating activities.
| 13 July 2013 | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Families (all ages)
Carl Linnaeus
Meet Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, he will share his idea for naming living things with you.
| 25 May 2013 | 11:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 15:30 |
| 30 May 2013 | 11:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 15:30 |
Families (all ages)
Charles Darwin
Meet Charles Darwin, he will share his collection of beetles and tell you his famous theory of evolution.
| 28 May 2013 | 11:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 15:30 |
Families (7+)
Chocolate: A Natural History
Discover more about the cacao plant and how its beans are transformed into chocolate.
| 8 June 2013 | 12:30 - 13:00 |
Anyone
Cocoon
Take a self-guided tour in the futuristic Cocoon and explore our insect and plant specimen collections and latest research
| 15 September 2009 - 15 September 2020 |
Families (all ages)
Cutting Edge workshop for families
Investigate how the teeth of animals are related to their diet in this interactive workshop.
| 26 May 2013 | 11:30 - 12:15, 13:15 - 14:00, 15:15 - 16:00 |
| 27 May 2013 | 11:30 - 12:15, 13:15 - 14:00 |
| 31 May 2013 | 11:30 - 12:15, 13:15 - 14:00 |
Anyone
Dino Snores
Ever wondered what goes on at the Museum at night? Then come and sleep over. Suitable for children aged 7 - 11 years old.
| 7 June 2013 | 19:00 |
| 5 July 2013 | 19:00 |
| 28 September 2013 | 19:00 |
| 12 October 2013 | 19:00 |
| 16 November 2013 | 19:00 |
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Families (all ages)
Dorothea Bate
Meet Dorothea Bate, a remarkable woman who wants to share with you her discoveries and experiences on remote islands.
| 29 May 2013 | 11:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 15:30 |
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.
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| 26 May 2013 |
Families (under 7s)
Family Explorer Backpacks
Families can explore the galleries together with a passport, binoculars and activity book. First come first served.
| 22 May 2013 | |
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| 26 May 2013 |
Families (7+)
Hands on Nature - Dinosaurs
Is it a dinosaur? Get up close and personal with real specimens to find out.
| 26 May 2013 | 11:00 - 12:30, 15:30 - 17:00 |
| 28 May 2013 | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| 29 May 2013 | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| 30 May 2013 | 14:00 - 17:00 |
Families (all ages)
Investigate for families
Become a scientist for the day in our hands-on science centre. Centre closes at 17:00. Last entry is at 16.30.
| 22 May 2013 | 14:30 |
| 23 May 2013 | 14:30 |
| 24 May 2013 | 14:30 |
| 25 May 2013 | 11:00 |
| 26 May 2013 | 11:00 |
Families (all ages)
Mary Anning
Meet Mary Anning, a pioneering fossil hunter from 19th century.
| 26 May 2013 | 11:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 15:30 |
| 31 May 2013 | 11:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 15:30 |
Families (under 7s)
Puppets - Hungry Caterpillar and Frog Prince
A lively storytelling with puppets based on amazing insights into the natural world.
| 26 May 2013 | 12:00 - 12:30, 13:30 - 14:00 |
Families (under 7s)
Puppets - Little Mermaid and Tales from the Deep
Join the world of the deep blue sea with these two delightful stories set beneath the waves.
| 30 June 2013 | 12:00, 13:30 |
Families (all ages)
Sir Hans Sloane
Meet Sir Hans Sloane, he will share his experience of collecting plants and animals from overseas.
| 27 May 2013 | 11:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 15:30 |
Anyone
Specimen Preparation Area in action
See our scientists and volunteers in action in the Specimen Preparation Area (SPA) of the Darwin Centre Cocoon.
| 30 May 2013 | 11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00 |
| 6 June 2013 | 11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00 |
| 13 June 2013 | 11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00 |
| 20 June 2013 | 11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00 |
| 27 June 2013 | 11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00 |
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.
| 25 May 2013 | 11:00 - 13:00 |
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.
| 22 May 2013 | 15:30 - 16:20 |
| 23 May 2013 | 15:30 - 16:20 |
| 24 May 2013 | 15:30 - 16:20 |
| 25 May 2013 | 11:00 - 11:50, 15:30 - 16:20 |
| 26 May 2013 | 11:00 - 11:50, 15:30 - 16:20 |