Festive galleries

Here are some gallery experiences we recommend to brighten up the winter holidays. And, most of them are free.

Red Zone Earth galleries

Explore our ever-changing planet, Earth, in the Red Zone. Walk along an avenue of sculptures, and examine beautiful specimens, including a piece of the moon. Ascend the escalator into the Earth globe to uncover the planet's past, present and future.

Explore the Red Zone

Minerals gallery and The Vault

Learn how minerals are formed and marvel at the origin of amber in the surroundings of the beautiful Minerals gallery. Its original oak cabinets give a glimpse of what the Museum was like in 1881. At the far end of the gallery discover The Vault with its dazzling array of gems.
Discover the Minerals gallery
Find out about The Vault

Creepy Crawlies

The perfect place for inquisitive youngsters. Satisfy their curiosity about ants, butterflies, crabs, spiders, termites and thousands of their relatives.
What's inside Creepy Crawlies

Dinosaurs

We don't really need to recommend them, but our famous dinosaurs including the terrifying animatronic T.rex model, are one of the most popular, exciting experiences at the Museum.
Browse the Dinosaurs gallery

Films in the Attenborough Studio

Drop in to the Attenborough Studio on your Darwin Centre visit and catch our latest interactive film. See prehistoric creatures come to life before your eyes as you take part in a virtual journey exploring our evolutionary past. Or enjoy 3 short nature films with fantastic wildlife footage.

Find out about films at the Museum

Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition 2010

This spectacular exhibition in the Waterhouse Gallery has some fantastic photographs that really capture the seasonal spirit. You need to book tickets in advance.
Find out about the exhibition and book tickets

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