Find out what exhibitions and events are on at the Museum and online.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The fifty-sixth Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will immerse you in the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
Explore some of the world's richest habitats, see fascinating animal behaviour and get to know some extraordinary species.
Opens 16 October
Nature Live Online - live talks with scientists
Online evening events
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards night
Join us live to find out who has been awarded in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 56 competition.
13 October, 20.00-21.30
Free, no ticket required
Lates Online
Grab a drink, turn on your computer, and join us for Lates Online on the last Friday of every month.
30 October from 19.30 BST
Free, no ticket required
Events and activities at the Museum
Museum After Dark
Explore the Museum after hours this Halloween. Follow the one-off Terror Trail and experience the galleries when they are eerily quiet. There's the option to add entry to Wildlife Photographer of the Year to your ticket at a discounted rate.
31 October, 18.30-22.00
Adult: £10 or £22 with WPY
Member: £9 with option to include WPY
Yoga at the Museum
Find your zen with a unique series of yoga classes held in Hintze Hall hosted in collaboration with East of Eden.
Various dates from 15 November
Adult from £23, Member from £20.70
Andy's clock
Waistcoat. Gizmo. Hat. Take me to the time of the dinosaurs! See the clock from the CBeebies shows Andy's Dinosaur Adventures and Andy's Prehistoric Adventures.
Free, in the Central Cafe
Wildlife Garden Explorers
Go on a small safari with a handy guide to the minibeasts that live in the Wildlife Garden and their habitats. Then, complete our leaf bingo by spotting fabulous foliage.
Free, no booking required
Special events and activities
Dawnosaurs Online
Dawnosaurs Online is a set of free, online activities aimed at children with neurodiverse conditions including autism and other sensory processing difficulties.
#NatureDrawingClub
Join us for Nature Drawing Club. You can draw, paint or sculpt - anything that shows off your artistic side.
A new theme is announced every Friday afternoon on our social media channels.
Upcoming exhibitions
Fantastic Beasts™: The Wonder of Nature
Discover where the real and wizarding worlds intertwine.
Details announced soon.