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All exhibitions and events for
26 May 2013
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1 June 2013
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At the Natural History Museum we have a variety of activities and events that run every day.
Sunday 26 May 2013
Anyone
Cocoon
Take a self-guided tour in the futuristic Cocoon and explore our insect and plant specimen collections and latest research
Anyone
Treasures in the Cadogan Gallery
Uncover our most extraordinary objects and specimens in the beautifully-designed new Treasures Cadogan Gallery.
Families (all ages)
Sensational Butterflies exhibition
From chomping caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, the Museum comes alive this summer.
Anyone
Sebastiao Salgado: Genesis
The world premiere of Genesis unveils extraordinary black and white images of landscapes, wildlife and remote communities.
Families (all ages)
Extinction: Not the End of the World?
This exhibition takes you beyond dodos and dinosaurs to explore the crucial role extinction plays in the evolution of life.
Anyone
Bluebell survey
Are Britain's bluebells flowering early because of climate change? Take part in the survey to help scientists find out.
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.
Families (under 7s)
Family Explorer Backpacks
Families can explore the galleries together with a passport, binoculars and activity book. First come first served.
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
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.
11:00 - 11:50, 15:30 - 16:20
Families (7+)
Hands on Nature - Dinosaurs
Is it a dinosaur? Get up close and personal with real specimens to find out.
11:00 - 12:30, 15:30 - 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.
11:00
Families (all ages)
Cutting Edge workshop for families
Investigate how the teeth of animals are related to their diet in this interactive workshop.
11:30 - 12:15, 13:15 - 14:00, 15:15 - 16:00
Families (all ages)
Mary Anning
Meet Mary Anning, a pioneering fossil hunter from 19th century.
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 (under 7s)
Puppets - Hungry Caterpillar and Frog Prince
A lively storytelling with puppets based on amazing insights into the natural world.
12:00 - 12:30, 13:30 - 14:00
Families (12+)
The Isles of Scilly 2013: A Shell of a Good Time
Join us as we link live to scientists working in the Isles of Scilly.
12:30 - 13:00, 14:30 - 15:00
Monday 27 May 2013
Anyone
Treasures in the Cadogan Gallery
Uncover our most extraordinary objects and specimens in the beautifully-designed new Treasures Cadogan Gallery.
Anyone
Cocoon
Take a self-guided tour in the futuristic Cocoon and explore our insect and plant specimen collections and latest research
Families (all ages)
Sensational Butterflies exhibition
From chomping caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, the Museum comes alive this summer.
Anyone
Sebastiao Salgado: Genesis
The world premiere of Genesis unveils extraordinary black and white images of landscapes, wildlife and remote communities.
Families (all ages)
Extinction: Not the End of the World?
This exhibition takes you beyond dodos and dinosaurs to explore the crucial role extinction plays in the evolution of life.
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 (all ages)
Explore and Discover guides for families
Get the most out of your visit with our stimulating and inspiring Explore and Discover guides.
Families (under 7s)
Family Explorer Backpacks
Families can explore the galleries together with a passport, binoculars and activity book. First come first served.
Anyone
Bluebell survey
Are Britain's bluebells flowering early because of climate change? Take part in the survey to help scientists find out.
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.
11:00
Families (all ages)
Cutting Edge workshop for families
Investigate how the teeth of animals are related to their diet in this interactive workshop.
11:30 - 12:15, 13:15 - 14:00
Families (all ages)
Sir Hans Sloane
Meet Sir Hans Sloane, he will share his experience of collecting plants and animals from overseas.
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 (12+)
The Isles of Scilly 2013: A Fishy Business
Join us as we link live to scientists working in the Isles of Scilly.
12:30 - 13:00, 14:30 - 15:00
Families (all ages)
Hands On Nature - Ocean Life
Discover some of the wonder and variety of marine creatures and find out why they?re so special.
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 - 16:20
Tuesday 28 May 2013
Anyone
Treasures in the Cadogan Gallery
Uncover our most extraordinary objects and specimens in the beautifully-designed new Treasures Cadogan Gallery.
Anyone
Cocoon
Take a self-guided tour in the futuristic Cocoon and explore our insect and plant specimen collections and latest research
Families (all ages)
Extinction: Not the End of the World?
This exhibition takes you beyond dodos and dinosaurs to explore the crucial role extinction plays in the evolution of life.
Families (all ages)
Sensational Butterflies exhibition
From chomping caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, the Museum comes alive this summer.
Anyone
Sebastiao Salgado: Genesis
The world premiere of Genesis unveils extraordinary black and white images of landscapes, wildlife and remote communities.
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.
Families (under 7s)
Family Explorer Backpacks
Families can explore the galleries together with a passport, binoculars and activity book. First come first served.
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
Bluebell survey
Are Britain's bluebells flowering early because of climate change? Take part in the survey to help scientists find out.
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.
11:00
Families (all ages)
Hands On Nature - Ocean Life
Discover some of the wonder and variety of marine creatures and find out why they?re so special.
11:00 - 13:00
Families (all ages)
Charles Darwin
Meet Charles Darwin, he will share his collection of beetles and tell you his famous theory of evolution.
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 (12+)
The Isles of Scilly 2013: Lichen? You'll love 'em!
Join us as we link live to scientists working in the Isles of Scilly.
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 - 16:20
Wednesday 29 May 2013
Anyone
Treasures in the Cadogan Gallery
Uncover our most extraordinary objects and specimens in the beautifully-designed new Treasures Cadogan Gallery.
Anyone
Cocoon
Take a self-guided tour in the futuristic Cocoon and explore our insect and plant specimen collections and latest research
Families (all ages)
Extinction: Not the End of the World?
This exhibition takes you beyond dodos and dinosaurs to explore the crucial role extinction plays in the evolution of life.
Families (all ages)
Sensational Butterflies exhibition
From chomping caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, the Museum comes alive this summer.
Anyone
Sebastiao Salgado: Genesis
The world premiere of Genesis unveils extraordinary black and white images of landscapes, wildlife and remote communities.
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.
Families (under 7s)
Family Explorer Backpacks
Families can explore the galleries together with a passport, binoculars and activity book. First come first served.
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
Bluebell survey
Are Britain's bluebells flowering early because of climate change? Take part in the survey to help scientists find out.
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.
11:00
Families (all ages)
Hands On Nature - Ocean Life
Discover some of the wonder and variety of marine creatures and find out why they?re so special.
11:00 - 13:00
Families (all ages)
Dorothea Bate
Meet Dorothea Bate, a remarkable woman who wants to share with you her discoveries and experiences 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+)
Hands on Nature - Dinosaurs
Is it a dinosaur? Get up close and personal with real specimens to find out.
14:00 - 17:00
Families (12+)
The Isles of Scilly 2013: An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Join us as we link live to scientists working in the Isles of Scilly.
14:30 - 15:00
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 - 16:20
Thursday 30 May 2013
Anyone
Treasures in the Cadogan Gallery
Uncover our most extraordinary objects and specimens in the beautifully-designed new Treasures Cadogan Gallery.
Anyone
Cocoon
Take a self-guided tour in the futuristic Cocoon and explore our insect and plant specimen collections and latest research
Families (all ages)
Extinction: Not the End of the World?
This exhibition takes you beyond dodos and dinosaurs to explore the crucial role extinction plays in the evolution of life.
Families (all ages)
Sensational Butterflies exhibition
From chomping caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, the Museum comes alive this summer.
Anyone
Sebastiao Salgado: Genesis
The world premiere of Genesis unveils extraordinary black and white images of landscapes, wildlife and remote communities.
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 (all ages)
Explore and Discover guides for families
Get the most out of your visit with our stimulating and inspiring Explore and Discover guides.
Families (under 7s)
Family Explorer Backpacks
Families can explore the galleries together with a passport, binoculars and activity book. First come first served.
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
Bluebell survey
Are Britain's bluebells flowering early because of climate change? Take part in the survey to help scientists find out.
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.
11:00
Families (all ages)
Hands On Nature - Ocean Life
Discover some of the wonder and variety of marine creatures and find out why they?re so special.
11:00 - 13:00
Families (all ages)
Carl Linnaeus
Meet Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, he will share his idea for naming living things with you.
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+)
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.
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 - 16:20
Friday 31 May 2013
Anyone
Treasures in the Cadogan Gallery
Uncover our most extraordinary objects and specimens in the beautifully-designed new Treasures Cadogan Gallery.
Anyone
Cocoon
Take a self-guided tour in the futuristic Cocoon and explore our insect and plant specimen collections and latest research
Families (all ages)
Sensational Butterflies exhibition
From chomping caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, the Museum comes alive this summer.
Anyone
Sebastiao Salgado: Genesis
The world premiere of Genesis unveils extraordinary black and white images of landscapes, wildlife and remote communities.
Families (all ages)
Extinction: Not the End of the World?
This exhibition takes you beyond dodos and dinosaurs to explore the crucial role extinction plays in the evolution of life.
Adults
Lates with MasterCard
Come and enjoy our exhibitions and world-famous Dinosaur gallery in the evening, meet friends and have a bite to eat.
18:00 - 22:30
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 (all ages)
Explore and Discover guides for families
Get the most out of your visit with our stimulating and inspiring Explore and Discover guides.
Families (under 7s)
Family Explorer Backpacks
Families can explore the galleries together with a passport, binoculars and activity book. First come first served.
Anyone
Bluebell survey
Are Britain's bluebells flowering early because of climate change? Take part in the survey to help scientists find out.
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.
11:00
Families (all ages)
Cutting Edge workshop for families
Investigate how the teeth of animals are related to their diet in this interactive workshop.
11:30 - 12:15, 13:15 - 14:00
Families (all ages)
Mary Anning
Meet Mary Anning, a pioneering fossil hunter from 19th century.
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
Adults
The Treasures of our Collections
From delicate glass models to sponges with the potential to cure cancer, or even the Museum itself, discover our treasures.
14:30
Families (all ages)
Hands On Nature - Ocean Life
Discover some of the wonder and variety of marine creatures and find out why they?re so special.
15:00 - 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 - 16:20
Saturday 1 June 2013
Anyone
Cocoon
Take a self-guided tour in the futuristic Cocoon and explore our insect and plant specimen collections and latest research
Anyone
Treasures in the Cadogan Gallery
Uncover our most extraordinary objects and specimens in the beautifully-designed new Treasures Cadogan Gallery.
Families (all ages)
Sensational Butterflies exhibition
From chomping caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, the Museum comes alive this summer.
Families (all ages)
Extinction: Not the End of the World?
This exhibition takes you beyond dodos and dinosaurs to explore the crucial role extinction plays in the evolution of life.
Anyone
Sebastiao Salgado: Genesis
The world premiere of Genesis unveils extraordinary black and white images of landscapes, wildlife and remote communities.
Anyone
Bat Festival
Celebrate Bat Festival weekend in the Wildlife Garden and join the batty trails, crafts and talks from bat experts.
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.
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.
Families (under 7s)
Family Explorer Backpacks
Families can explore the galleries together with a passport, binoculars and activity book. First come first served.
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.
11:00 - 11:50, 15:30 - 16:20
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.
11:00
Anyone
Spirit Collection Tours
See hidden treasures such as the giant squid or specimens collected by Charles Darwin.
16:15 - 16:45