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Butterflies flutter about freely in the Natural History Museum's popular Sensational Butterflies exhibition which returns to the east lawn from 29th March 2013, allowing visitors to get up close to the beautiful winged insects. As you walk through the butterfly tent you can find out how some of the animals survive by camouflaging themselves to blend in with the leaves, roots and trees. Discover the amazing facts about their life cycle, take on butterfly challenges and have a go at the fun games and activities.
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The Natural History Museum is sure to impress even the most jaded of children. This ornate museum is home to more than 70 million specimens from across the natural world, including insects, fossils and rocks. The Dinosaur gallery is one of the most popular exhibits in the museum, with a giant T. More about Natural History Museum
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Discover the best of London's entertainment this year with our comprehensive guide to 2013's top events. From theatre to art and music to sport, London in 2013 has something for everyone - so read on to find out what London town has to offer.
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 21% off from £168
54 Queen's Gate, SW7 | 2 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Located at 54 Queen's Gate, this traditional Edwardian townhouse hotel is well positioned, within five minutes' walk of both Gloucester Road and South Kensington Tube stations ...More
London > Apartment > Apartment Studio Rooms: 0% off from £268
130 Queen's Gate, SW7 | 3 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the 130 Queen's Gate Apartments provide state-of-the-art accommodation nearby to many of London's attractions, including the Natural ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 22% off from £194
10 Harrington Road, SW7 | 3 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Discover The Ampersand Hotel, this newly refurbished 111 room boutique hotel combines contemporary design, service, food and technology within a building dating back to 1888. The ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: Sunday 26th May 2013 at 12noon-12.30pm and 1.30pm-2pm
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | Same location as Sensational Butterflies
Puppetry introducing young children to lifecycles and biodiversity....More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: Sunday 26th May 2013 at 12.30pm-1pm and 2pm-2.30pm
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7 | 1 minute from Sensational Butterflies
A costumed character talk about the life of the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia....More
London > Events > Comedy Dates: 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th Apr 2014
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Having been busy informing the nation of his Good News, Russell Howard hasn't been on a tour for three years. However, he's now ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, London SW7 | 1 minute from Sensational Butterflies
The huge IMAX screen - ten times bigger than the average screen - at the Science Museum is one of the few places in London where ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
The Cine Lumiere is a shining beacon for all fans of European and World cinema. Attached to the Institut Francais, its programme is varied and intelligent, ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
The Royal College of Music is the school where Gustav Hoilst, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Benjamin Britten, James Galway, Joan Sutherland and Ralph Vaughan Williams learnt their ...More
Sights and Attractions near Sensational Butterflies
London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | Same location as Sensational Butterflies
The Natural History Museum is sure to impress even the most jaded of children. This ornate museum is home to more than 70 million specimens from ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 1 minute from Sensational Butterflies
The Science Museum in South Kensington houses one of the most comprehensive collections looking at the development of science and industry, and it is all done ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
The Victoria and Albert Museum (or V & A as everyone calls it) was originally founded in 1852 to inspire and educate British designers and manufacturers. ...More
Shopping near Sensational Butterflies
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
24-25 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
In true French style, this chic cheese shop piles its wares high and stinking, with no fridges, or glass barriers to stop customers getting in for ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
17 Bute Street, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Fishmonger Robin Moxon is regarded as one of the best suppliers of fish in London and is all too familiar with early morning trips to Billingsgate ...More
London > Shopping > Florists
Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Superior florist directly opposite South Kensington Tube Station. They sell flowers to the great and good of this area and as you might expect, this means ...More
Restaurants near Sensational Butterflies
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
3 Cromwell Road, SW7 | 3 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
British Cuisine...More
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
39 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Kulu Kulu is a good example of a typical sushi bar, a great place to go for sushi whether you’re a novice or an experienced fan. ...More
London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
19 Exhibition Road, South Kensington, , South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
One of the smallest restaurants in the Thai Square group, this intimate space has enough room to seat 48 people. The standard Thai cusine includes favourites ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
This is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. You will need at least a ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 12 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ...More
Leisure near Sensational Butterflies
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
63-81 Pelham Street, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Downstairs from LA Fitness (keep going past the people who look like they're about to die on the running machines) you'll find G-Spa. A world away ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
40 Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge, London SW1X | 13 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
The Knightsbrige branch of Space NK in Hans Crescent, right next to Harrods, is especially appealing - not only does it sell desirable toiletries, chic ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
99 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 | 13 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Although a restaurant, clubbing and event venue, the extraordinary Kensington Roof Gardens are still accessible to the general public during the day if there are no ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
148 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW5 | 9 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Walton Street, South Kensington, , Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 9 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Bar ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Mossop Street, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 10 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Affectionately referred to as "the Cod", this Knightsbridge boozer-come-gastropub has acquired a reputation for serving high quality, modern food in no-fuss, sleek surroundings. If you do ...More
Nightlife near Sensational Butterflies
London > Nightlife > Bars
86 Fulham Road, South Kensington, London SW3 | 9 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Eighty-Six is the brainchild of George Adams and Charlie Kearns, the duo behind Verbier's Coco Club. A popular place for after hours socialising for the Fulham ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue, Chelsea, London SW3 | 10 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Taking its inspiration from the American speakeasy movement, Barts is a tiny, intimate and relaxed bar in South Kensington which promises a refreshingly fun experience - ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
99 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 | 13 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Richard Branson's rooftop restaurant-come-nightclub at Kensington Roof Gardens is a favourite with the glam girls of Kensington, who can be seen at all hours sipping cocktails ...More
Meeting venue hire near Sensational Butterflies
London > Business > Venue Hire
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | Same location as Sensational Butterflies
The Natural History Museum is sure to impress even the most jaded of children. This ornate museum is home to more than 70 million specimens from ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
Conference facilities can accommodate for up to 2450 people....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
190 Queen's Gate, Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Sensational Butterflies
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Natural History Museum events
The Darwin CentreThe Darwin CentreThe unveiling of the cocoon at the heart of the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum on 15th September is a significant milestone for the well-known scientific centre. This latest development brings the vast building project, begun in 2002, to its final phase - the same year as the 200th anniversary of the great evolutionary theorist. From 1
1st January
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event > Exhibitions
DATES Every day 10am-5.45pm
VENUE Natural History Museum
The unveiling of the cocoon at the heart of the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum on 15th September is a significant milestone for the well-known scientific centre. This latest development brings the vast building project, begun in 2002, to its final phase - the same year as the 200th anniversary of the great evolutionary theorist. From 1... More about this event
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Workshops
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DATES Sunday 26th May 2013 at 12noon-12.30pm and 1.30pm-2pm
VENUE Natural History Museum
Puppetry introducing young children to lifecycles and biodiversity.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Sunday 26th May 2013 at 12.30pm-1pm and 2.30pm-3pm
VENUE Natural History Museum
Learn about the molluscs that inhabit the island.
event > Kids Events
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DATES 26th and 28th to 30th May 2013
VENUE Natural History Museum
Handle real fossil specimens from the Museum's collection.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Workshops
PRICING phone for prices, adv booking required
DATES 26th May 2013 at 11.30am-12.15pm, 1.15pm-2pm and 3.15pm-4pm & 27th and 31st May 2013 at 11.30am-12.15pm and 1.15pm-2pm
VENUE Natural History Museum
Learn how palaeontologists use skull specimens to learn about dinosaur diets.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
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DATES Sunday 26th and Friday 31st May 2013 at 11.30am-1pm and 2pm-3.30pm
VENUE Natural History Museum
Learn about the pioneering, 19th-century, fossil-hunter of Lyme Regis.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Workshops
PRICING phone for prices, adv booking required
DATES 26th May 2013 at 11.30am-12.15pm, 1.15pm-2pm and 3.15pm-4pm & 27th and 31st May 2013 at 11.30am-12.15pm and 1.15pm-2pm
VENUE Natural History Museum
Handle specimens and have a go at group activities.
Salgado's GenesisSalgado's GenesisThe culmination of eight years' work exploring 32 countries, the world premiere of Sebastiao Salgado's Genesis unveils 250 extraordinary images of landscapes, wildlife and remote communities by the world-renowned Brazilian photographer. Depicting the majesty of nature and the balance of human relationships with our fragile planet, the pictures prov26th May 2013Sunday 8th September 2013
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Photography
DATES 11th April to 8th September 2013
VENUE Natural History Museum
The culmination of eight years' work exploring 32 countries, the world premiere of Sebastiao Salgado's Genesis unveils 250 extraordinary images of landscapes, wildlife and remote communities by the world-renowned Brazilian photographer. Depicting the majesty of nature and the balance of human relationships with our fragile planet, the pictures prov... More about this event
event > Exhibitions > Special exhibits - Museums
DATES 29th March to 15th September 2013
VENUE Natural History Museum
Butterflies flutter about freely in the Natural History Museum's popular Sensational Butterflies exhibition which returns to the east lawn from 29th March 2013, allowing visitors to get up close to the beautiful winged insects. As you walk through the butterfly tent you can find out how some of the animals survive by camouflaging themselves to bl... More about this event
Extinction: not the end of the world?Extinction: not the end of the world?Ninety-nine per cent of all species to have graced the Earth are extinct - does that mean we are fighting a lost cause? Asking whether extinction could mean a new start as opposed to an irrevocable end, this highly topical exhibition uses the latest scientific findings to study the real risk to today's endangered species. Will the tiger and orang-u26th May 2013Sunday 8th September 2013
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event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Animal Shows
DATES 8th February to 8th September 2013
VENUE Natural History Museum
Ninety-nine per cent of all species to have graced the Earth are extinct - does that mean we are fighting a lost cause? Asking whether extinction could mean a new start as opposed to an irrevocable end, this highly topical exhibition uses the latest scientific findings to study the real risk to today's endangered species. Will the tiger and orang-u... More about this event
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What's On Today Near Natural History Museum Cutting Edge Workshop For Families Exhibitions | Until 31st May 2013 Learn how palaeontologists use skull specimens to learn about dinosaur diets....More Sensational Butterflies Exhibitions | Until 15th September 2013 Butterflies flutter about freely in the Natural History Museum's popular Sensational Butterflies exhibition which returns to the east lawn from ...More ![]() Extinction: not the end of the world? Exhibitions | Until 8th September 2013 Ninety-nine per cent of all species to have graced the Earth are extinct - does that mean we are fighting ...More ![]() Salgado's Genesis Exhibitions | Until 8th September 2013 The culmination of eight years' work exploring 32 countries, the world premiere of Sebastiao Salgado's Genesis unveils 250 extraordinary images ...More Mary Anning: Talk Exhibitions | Until 31st May 2013 Learn about the pioneering, 19th-century, fossil-hunter of Lyme Regis....More The Isles Of Scilly 2013: A Shell Of A Good Time: Talk (Over 12s) Exhibitions | On 26th May 2013 Learn about the molluscs that inhabit the island....More Hands On Nature: Dinosaurs Kids Events | Until 30th May 2013 Handle real fossil specimens from the Museum's collection....More Cutting Edge Workshop Kids Events | Until 31st May 2013 Handle specimens and have a go at group activities....More Puppets: Hungry Caterpillar And Frog Prince: Workshop Theatre | On 26th May 2013 Puppetry introducing young children to lifecycles and biodiversity....More Shackleton's Man Goes South Exhibitions | Until 25th April 2014 Science Museum 1 minutes walk from Natural History Museum A small, free exhibition on the second floor of the Science Museum, the year-long Shackleton's Man Goes South is named ...More London 2013 The AnnualThe best London events, openings, anniversaries & experiences for 2013, from LondonTown.com Book £10 Tablet FREE
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