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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. rex, the horned Triceratops and the fossilised skin of an Edmontosaurus. Kids can also try their hand at becoming a scientist through hands-on educational tools, gallery trails and art activities. And if the giant squid and blue whales still haven't awed your kids, take them inside a giant globe representative of the solar system, or bring them to 'The Power Within' where they can feel an earthquake simulation.
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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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DATES Every day 10am-5.45pm
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
A forensic anthropologist discusses how they identify unknown bodies.
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DATES Saturday 25th May 2013 - 11am-1pm
Develop your knowledge and understanding of Antarctica's penguins.
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DATES Saturday 25th and Thursday 30th May 2013 at 11.30am-1pm and 2pm-3.30pm
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DATES 25th and 27th to 31st May 2013
Handle real marine specimens and observe the special features of the creatures that live in our oceans.
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DATES Sunday 26th May 2013 at 12noon-12.30pm and 1.30pm-2pm
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Sunday 26th May 2013 at 12.30pm-1pm and 2.30pm-3pm
Learn about the molluscs that inhabit the island.
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DATES 26th and 28th to 30th May 2013
Handle real fossil specimens from the Museum's collection.
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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
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DATES Sunday 26th and Friday 31st May 2013 at 11.30am-1pm and 2pm-3.30pm
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Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 1 minute from Natural History Museum
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Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Attractions > Museums
Royal College of Music Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from Natural History Museum
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Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Natural History Museum
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Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 | 6 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, London SW7 | 1 minute from Natural History Museum
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Shopping > Delicatessens
24-25 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
17 Bute Street, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Shopping > Florists
Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
3 Cromwell Road, SW7 | 3 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
39 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
19 Exhibition Road, South Kensington, , South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 12 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
63-81 Pelham Street, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Natural History Museum
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99 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 | 13 minutes from Natural History Museum
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London > Nightlife > Bars
86 Fulham Road, South Kensington, London SW3 | 9 minutes from Natural History Museum
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