Natural History Museum
Times: 10am–5.50pm, Mon–Sat; 11am–5.50pm, Sun.

Older children should not miss The Darwin Centre with its beautiful Cocoon (home to 17 million insect and 3 million plant species) and the Attenborough Studio with a great programme of events. We like the sound of:  Busy Bees in South Africa 25 June & Big City Bug Hunt 1 Aug. Check web for full details.

Lionheart Project 20 July-9 Sept. Touring the country (as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad) see Shauna Richardson’s giant crocheted golden lions in an illuminated glasscase on the Museum’s lawn.

Animal Inside Out until 16 Sept. Tickets: adults £8.10, kids £5.40, family £24.30. Explore the intricate biology and physiology of some of the world’s greatest creatures. Tickets: £9 adults, £5.50 kids, £26 family.

Scott’s Last Expedition Until 2 Sept. Budding adventurers will love learning about Scott’s epic Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica. (1910-1913). Rare artefacts, scientific specimens and a lifesize representation of Scott’s hut brings the whole exhibition to life. Walk around the floor plan of the hut and see where the adventurers slept, worked, sewed and recorded their scientific experiements.

There is a super animated table in the middle of the hut with projected images of the team's last festive meal - seal soup and roasted mutton! Find each explorers spot at the table.

Look out for the beautiful illustrations and watercolours by Dr Edward Wilson the exhibition's scientific chief. Also wonderful original expedition cinematography by Herbert Ponting. Kid's will love the small cinema space showing various short films relating to the exhibition.

A must for all the family. Tickets: £9 adults, £5.50 kids, £26 family.

Wild Planet until 30 Sept. Free outdoor photography exhibition on the East lawn.

Dino Snores Your chance to have a sleepover with the dinosaurs. 15 June, 7 July. £45 kids, adults free.

Insect Day 1 July. 12-5pm. Hands-on activities and bug hunts. Daily family activities and Explorer Backpacks.
 

 

 

Venue Details:

Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road, London, UK.SW7 5BD
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000
Website: www.nhm.ac.uk

General Information:
The Natural History Museum promotes the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world. World-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research.

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