Exhibition and tickets
What was life like in Scott's famous hut?
Watch the video to get a glimpse of Captain Scott's story and the exhibition.
Scott's Last Expedition
20 January – 2 September 2012
10.00 – 17.50
Jerwood Gallery, Blue Zone (near Dinosaurs gallery exit)
Open late on the last Friday of every month throughout the exhibition's duration.
Scott's Last Expedition goes beyond the familiar tales of the 3-year journey to the South Pole and the death of the Polar Party to explore the Terra Nova expedition from different angles. The exhibition's focus is on the everyday stories and activities of the people who took part, their scientific work and unforgettable human endurance.
Scott's own ski gear
The exhibition
Scott stated reaching the South Pole as one of the expedition's main aims, but an ambitious programme of scientific investigation and geographical exploration was also carried out.
Our exhibition, which marks the centenary of Scott reaching the pole and his tragic death, features over 200 rare specimens and original artefacts displayed alongside a life-sized representation of Scott's hut. Many items, such as clothing, skis, food, tools and diaries are being shown together for the first time.
Ticket prices *
Adult £9
Child and concessions £5.50
Family £26
School groups £3 per pupil
Free to Members, Patrons and children aged 3 and under.
* The ticket prices above include a small voluntary donation to the Museum. Thanks to Gift Aid, your donation will let us claim back the tax on the whole price of your ticket and help support the important scientific work of the Museum. If you want to opt out of the donation, the standard admission charges are: Adult £8, child and concession £5 and family £23.
Scott gifts for sale
From the fantastic Scott's Last Expedition book to cuddly Siberian husky toys and equipment used by the great explorer himself, browse our range of gifts from the exhibition.
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