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All exhibitions and events for
18 April 2013
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24 April 2013
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At the Natural History Museum we have a variety of activities and events that run every day.
Thursday 18 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.
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)
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
Anyone
Spirit Collection Tours
See hidden treasures such as the giant squid or specimens collected by Charles Darwin.
14:45 - 15:15
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.
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
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
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.
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
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 Age of Britain - new
This workshop will explore how various geological layers have been deposited over time...
13:00 - 16:00
Sunday 21 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 (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 (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 (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)
Mary Anning
Meet Mary Anning, a pioneering fossil hunter from 19th century.
11:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 15:30
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
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
Monday 22 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 (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.
Schools (Key Stages 3-4)
A Day in the Life of a Scientist: Cocoon Experience
The Cocoon experience will inspire students to look at the variety of life in a different way.
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)
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 (Key Stage 4)
Interactive Film: Who do you think you really are? - schools screening
This interactive film will transport your students back in time to explore the tree of life.
10:30 - 11:20, 11:45 - 12:35, 13:00 - 13:50
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 3)
The Colour of Nature
Schools event (KS3) Explore colour in the natural world with Museum specimens in this hands-on science workshop.
11:00 - 12:15, 13:00 - 14:15
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
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
Tuesday 23 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.
Families (under 7s)
Family Explorer Backpacks
Families can explore the galleries together with a passport, binoculars and activity book. First come first served.
Schools (Key Stages 3-4)
A Day in the Life of a Scientist: Cocoon Experience
The Cocoon experience will inspire students to look at the variety of life in a different way.
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.
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.
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 (Key Stage 2)
The Variety Show KS2
Excite and enthuse your students about diversity, complexity and beauty of life on Earth in this fun science show.
10:30 - 11:00, 11:45 - 12:15, 12:45 - 13:15
Schools (Key Stage 2)
Minibeast Pond Safari
Schools event (KS2) - Allow your students to pond dip and explore life in a pond habitat in this Wildlife Garden workshop
10:30 - 11:30, 13:00 - 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
Schools (Key Stage 3)
The Colour of Nature
Schools event (KS3) Explore colour in the natural world with Museum specimens in this hands-on science workshop.
11:00 - 12:15, 13:00 - 14:15
Schools (Early Years Foundation)
Storytelling with Puppets: Little Red Hen & Chicken Licken
Nursery, reception, KS1: Meet popular characters from children books and learn about animals and plants life.
11:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 13:30
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
Adults
The Life and Death of a Star
Join us for a whistle-stop tour through the life of a star and find out more about these extraordinary celestial bodies.
14:30
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
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
Wednesday 24 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.
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 (under 7s)
Family Explorer Backpacks
Families can explore the galleries together with a passport, binoculars and activity book. First come first served.
Schools (Key Stages 3-4)
A Day in the Life of a Scientist: Cocoon Experience
The Cocoon experience will inspire students to look at the variety of life in a different way.
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 (Key Stage 2)
The Variety Show KS2
Excite and enthuse your students about diversity, complexity and beauty of life on Earth in this fun science show.
10:30 - 11:00, 11:45 - 12:15, 12:45 - 13:15
Schools (Key Stage 4)
The Great Debate Workshop
Relive the heated debate surrounding the publication of The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin
10:30 - 12:15, 13:30 - 15:15
Schools (Key Stage 2)
Minibeast Pond Safari
Schools event (KS2) - Allow your students to pond dip and explore life in a pond habitat in this Wildlife Garden workshop
10:30 - 11:30, 13:00 - 14:00
Schools (Key Stage 2)
Gallery character: Charles Darwin
Meet Charles Darwin and hear his famous theory of natural selection. Also take a closer look at his beetles collection.
10:30, 11:15, 12:45, 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)
Cutting Edge Workshop
School event (KS2:Y3-4): Look at how teeth relate to diet in this interactive workshop.
10:45 - 11:45, 13:15 - 14:15
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
Replanting the World
Discover how Museum scientists are helping to save thousands of plants from extinction.
14:30 - 15:00
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