Mirounga leonina, southern elephant seal. Although seals spend a lot of time in the water, they evolved from a land-dwelling ancestor over 25 million years ago and still have to come back on land to breed.

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Scott's Last Expedition

Explore the captivating story of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's last expedition to Antarctica in 1910-1913, the Terra Nova, in this groundbreaking exhibition. Scott's Last Expedition features rare artefacts used by Scott's team and scientific specimens, appearing together for the first time, alongside a life-sized representation of Scott's hut that survives in Antarctica. 

Scott's Last Expedition marks the centenary of Scott reaching the South Pole and his tragic death.

20 January - 2 September 2012
10.00 - 17.50

Tickets on sale now

Adults £9
Child and concessions £5.50
Family £26
School groups £3 per pupil
Free to Members, Patrons and children aged 3 and under.

  • Captain Scott on the Terra Nova
    Exhibition and tickets

    Find out what Scott's Last Expedition exhibition will showcase and how to book tickets. Currently, mornings are less busy than afternoons and have shorter waiting times, particularly at weekends.

  • Scott exhibition highlights
    Exhibition highlights slideshow

    View a slideshow of images from our Scott's Last Expedition exhibition.

  • Antarctica: Experience it
    Scott events

    Join our Scott-related evenings and daytime talks to tie in with the Scott's Last Expedition exhibition.

  • Captain Scott's hut
    Antarctica

    To celebrate our Scott's Last Expedition exhibition we are taking a closer look at the allure of this intriguing continent.

  • Captain Scott's hut
    Scott and Antarctica videos

    Explore our Scott videos in the exhibition when you visit, or enjoy them online.

  • Aurora Antarctic Expeditions
    Win a trip to Antarctica

    Get into the spirit of Scott's Last Expedition by entering our Free Prize Draw to win a trip to Antarctica.

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