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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.About Natural History Museum
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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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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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
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TIMES 2.30pm-3pm PRICING Free
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Animal Inside OutAnimal Inside OutAdapted from Gunther von Hagens' Body Worlds, Animal Inside Out presents nearly 100 plastinated animals from the impressively large - the 4-tonne elephant is the heaviest specimen they have ever had in the Natural History Museum - to the amazingly small. This factual and informative exhibition gives inquisitive minds a unique insight into the biolo25th May 2012Sunday 16th September 2012
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TIMES 6th April 2012 to 16th September 2012 PRICING £9 (Adults), £6 (Children & concs), £27 (Family), £3 per pupil (School groups), Free (Members, Patrons & Children 3 & under)
Adapted from Gunther von Hagens' Body Worlds, Animal Inside Out presents nearly 100 plastinated animals from the impressively large - the 4-tonne elephant is the heaviest specimen they have ever had in the Natural History Museum - to the amazingly small. This factual and informative exhibition gives inquisitive minds a unique insight into the biolo... More about this event
Messengers From Mars: Talk
TIMES Saturday 26th May 2012 at 12.30pm-1pm and 2.30pm-3pm & Wednesday 30th May 2012 at 2.30pm-3pm PRICING Free
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TIMES Sunday 27th May 2012 PRICING Free
The Natural History Museum is celebrating the International Day of Biodiversity by putting on a Big Nature Day for one day only this May. A huge choice of fun, family-friendly activities and displays await visitors as over 50 visit nature groups and Museum experts guide you through the hidden value of nature for our wellbeing. Taking place in the D... More about this event
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