Find out what exhibitions and events are on at the Museum and online.
Exhibitions and displays
Our Broken Planet: How We Got Here and Ways to Fix It
This free display explores how humans have transformed the natural world. Through over 40 objects chosen by Museum scientists, we reveal the consequences of our actions and examine some of the solutions that could help mend our broken planet.
Open until 29 August
John James Audubon and his Birds of America
This free display of engravings from John James Audubon's The Birds of America reaffirms why it continues to inspire artists, bird experts and conservationists alike.
Open until 6 July
Dippy Returns: The Nation's Favourite Dinosaur
Dippy is back for a short visit. Experience Dippy's memories of nature throughout the UK and see how different communities are connecting with it.
Now open
See Dippy at one of our events
Dippy Tales
Join Waterhouse the mouse in his quest to learn all about the nation's favourite dinosaur. Take a seat under Dippy for this short story before the Museum opens to daytime visitors.
26 July, 28 July.
From £10, Members from £9
Mystery at the Museum: The Search for Dippy
Do you have what it takes to decode the clues and find where Dippy has disappeared to?
19 July, 16 August 18.45-22.30
Adults £35, Members £31.50
Member events
These events are part of a series of unique talks, tours and viewings for our Members, Patrons, Supporters and Corporate Members only.
Members enjoy free entry to all exhibitions without needing to book, priority access and exclusive events.
Events at the Museum
Women in Science Tour
Take a free guided tour of the first-floor Hintze Hall balconies and the Minerals gallery and discover the fascinating work of women scientists past and present.
You'll hear the gripping histories of several women scientists across history including some who've worked at the Museum. Encounter numerous treasures such as specimens collected by Mary Anning and learn more about the Museum's displays and our cutting-edge science.
Various dates.
Explorers Family Festival: Natural History in Islam
Get yourself ready to celebrate Eid with your family and friends by joining us at the Museum to explore the relationship between natural history and Islam.
9 July, 12.00-18.00
Free, some events require advance booking.
Drawn from Nature
This is a free workshop for young people who enjoy drawing and getting up close to insects.
Learn to draw these creatures using some basic art techniques. From big electron microscopes to simple line drawings, scientists create images of nature in all sorts of ways and learn amazing things in the process.
9 July, 11.00-12.30
Free.
Mystery at the Museum: The Search for Dippy
Do you have what it takes to decode the clues and find where Dippy has disappeared to?
29 June, 19 July, 16 August 18.45-22.30
Adults £35, Members £31.50
Dino Snores for Grown-ups
Come to a sleepover for grown-ups at one of London's most famous buildings and enjoy a night at the Museum featuring great entertainment, food and drink.
Various dates.
Adults £185, Members £166.50
Bring Your Own Baby
Join us for this new series of baby-friendly nature talks, created for inquisitive grown-ups looking for something to do with tiny ones in tow.
Various dates.
Adults £15, Members £13.50
Adventure Babies
Join us at the Museum with your baby for a sensory storytelling class brought to you by award-winning Adventure Babies.
Every other Tuesday.
£20 for an adult-child duo
Silent Disco
Choose your side as three DJs do battle over separate wireless channels, playing the best in pop, rock and party classics.
Don a headset and carry on the party into the night in the spectacular Hintze Hall.
Various dates.
Adults £27, Members £24.30
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Spirit Collection
Go behind the scenes with our knowledgeable science educators for a look at the Museum's fascinating zoology collection preserved in spirit.
Various dates.
Adults £25, Members £22.50
Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit
Dawnosaurs is an event for children with neurodiverse conditions (including autism and other sensory processing difficulties) to enjoy with their family, free from the hustle and bustle of the general public.
Various dates. Free, ticket required
Out-of-hours Dinotours
Book a Dinotour with one of our knowledgeable tour guides to get up close and personal with the all the main characters in our world-famous Dinosaurs gallery, all before it opens to the public.
45-minute tours from 9.00-9.45
Adults £30, children £20, Members £27
Yoga at the Museum
Find your zen at the Museum with a unique series of yoga classes for a variety of experience levels hosted in collaboration with East of Eden.
Various dates.
Adults £35, Members £31.50
Dino Snores for Kids
Our sleepover for kids aged 7-11 gives budding natural history bods the chance to discover the Museum after dark and get involved in fun educational activities.
Various dates.
Adults £69, children £69, Members £62.10
Halloween
Explore the Museum after hours this Halloween and experience the galleries after darkness has fallen.
More details coming soon.
New Year's Eve
Are you ready to bring in 2023 in the wildest way possible? After years of dampened celebrations, get ready for a raucous evening you won't forget.
More details coming soon.
Online events
Virtual Yoga at the Museum
A unique yoga class broadcast from the iconic Hintze Hall.
Buy a ticket now, for either £5, £10 or £15, to receive a link to the recording.
Our Broken Planet: How We Got Here and Ways to Fix It
Hear from diverse speakers from around the world as they discuss climate change, extinction, problems with plastic and so much more. The live events are recorded and can be watched at any time.