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in the Green Zone
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nearest entrance:
Cromwell Road
(with steps)
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Families do not need to book to visit Investigate but must book a free ticket to enter the Museum. School groups must book in advance.
Drop in to Investigate, our science centre where children and adults can get hands-on with the Museum's collection.
Designed especially for families with children aged 7+, Investigate has over 300 specimens to explore and spark your curiosity. You'll discover remarkable objects ranging from trays of fossils and beetles to larger bones, skins, minerals and much more.
Get up close with nature
Everything in Investigate can be held or touched, so pick an object to study and unleash your inner scientist. Examine it under a microscope or compare it with others objects, browse the dedicated library or chat with one of our friendly science educators, who are always on hand to support your investigation.
What will you discover?
Scientists make predictions about the natural world based on their observations. In Investigate, children are encouraged to think, explore and ask questions like a scientist. With so much to discover, there's something to inspire every young scientist.
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Science educators are on hand to support your investigation.
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Get up close and explore interesting objects.
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Examine and compare different types of animals and species.
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Weigh and measure your specimen.
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Take notes on your research.
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Examine your specimen under a microscope.
Explore the galleries with the Museum map
Find out how to get around with the Museum map. There are four zones to discover.
How to find Investigate
Investigate is in the Green Zone on the Lower Ground Floor. It can be accessed by the lift or stairs opposite the Creepy Crawlies gallery on the Ground Floor.
Families do not need to book to visit Investigate but must book a free ticket to enter the Museum. School groups must book in advance.
Read about the work of our Museum scientists
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Getting here
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