Events calendar
All exhibitions and events for
15 April 2013
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21 April 2013
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At the Natural History Museum we have a variety of activities and events that run every day.
Monday 15 April 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.
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.
Anyone
Cherry tree survey
This spring, join our search for cherry trees in streets, parks and gardens across the UK.
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
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.
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
Tuesday 16 April 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.
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.
Anyone
Cherry tree survey
This spring, join our search for cherry trees in streets, parks and gardens across the UK.
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
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.
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
Wednesday 17 April 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.
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.
Anyone
Cherry tree survey
This spring, join our search for cherry trees in streets, parks and gardens across the UK.
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.
Schools (Key Stage 1)
Gallery character: Dino Dan
School event (KS1) Meet our intrepid explorer, Dino Dan, and hear all about his exciting adventures.
10:30 - 11:00, 11:15 - 11:45, 12:45 - 13:15, 13:30 - 14:00
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
Adults
Identifying Meteorites
During this event, you will have the opportunity to handle meteorites and 'meteor-wrongs'.
11:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 15:00
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
Thursday 18 April 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.
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.
Anyone
Cherry tree survey
This spring, join our search for cherry trees in streets, parks and gardens across the UK.
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
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.
Schools (Key Stage 1)
Investigate for schools
School event (KS1, 2 and 3): Become a scientist for the day in our hands-on science centre.
10:30 - 11:30, 11:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 13:30, 13:30 - 14:30
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
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.
14:30
Adults
Applying Ancient DNA to Extinction
Meet a scientist who studies ancient DNA and find out about his fieldwork in the Caribbean.
14:30
Anyone
Spirit Collection Tours
See hidden treasures such as the giant squid or specimens collected by Charles Darwin.
14:45 - 15:15
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
Friday 19 April 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
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.
19:00
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.
Anyone
Cherry tree survey
This spring, join our search for cherry trees in streets, parks and gardens across the UK.
Schools (Key Stage 1)
Investigate for schools
School event (KS1, 2 and 3): Become a scientist for the day in our hands-on science centre.
10:30 - 11:30, 11:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 13:30, 13:30 - 14:30
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
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.
14:30
Adults
Neanderthals and Us
Join Professor Chris Stringer to find out how we are related to Neanderthals and what happened to wipe them out.
14:30
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
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
Saturday 20 April 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.
Anyone
Cherry tree survey
This spring, join our search for cherry trees in streets, parks and gardens across the UK.
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
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 (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)
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)
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+)
Meet the Micro-Terrors
Explore life in the microscopic jungle where the worm is king.
12:30 - 13:00, 14:30 - 15:00
Adults
The Age of Britain - new
This workshop will explore how various geological layers have been deposited over time...
13:00 - 16:00
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.
13:30 - 13:45, 16:50 - 17:05
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
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
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
Sunday 21 April 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.
Anyone
Cherry tree survey
This spring, join our search for cherry trees in streets, parks and gardens across the UK.
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
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)
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
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)
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 (7+)
Mosquito Fever
Discover the fascinating world of the small but deadly mosquito.
12:30 - 13:00, 14:30 - 15:00
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.
13:30 - 13:45, 16:50 - 17:05
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
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