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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 15th September you can visit the stunning new £78 million building project, home to an incredible 22 million specimens including 17 million insect and 3 million plant specimens. The cocoon-like eight-storey building is home to working laboratories and state-of-the-art science facilities, which will be used by researchers as well as being open to the public. You can explore a working scientific environment, find out the latest discoveries and learn all about the specimens through special viewing decks and video link-ups. Daily talks and demonstrations by the museum's expert scientists provide an engaging insight into the natural world. The Darwin Centre is undoubtedly the most exciting development at the Natural History Museum since it first opened in 1881, and one not to be missed.
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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
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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 - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Friday 24th May 2013 at 2.30pm-3pm & Saturday 25th May 2013 at 12.30pm-1pm and 2.30pm-3pm
VENUE Natural History Museum
A forensic anthropologist discusses how they identify unknown bodies.
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 prov24th 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
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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
event > Kids Events
PRICING phone for prices
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VENUE Natural History Museum
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event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
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event > Kids Events | PRICING Free
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VENUE Natural History Museum
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