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The Darwin CentreThe 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 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
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The Darwin Centre
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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... More about this event
 
The Natural Explorer: TalkThe Natural Explorer: TalkBotanist Sandy Knapp discusses living and working in Central America.20th May 2013Monday 20th May 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free EventToday Only
The Natural Explorer: Talk
event  Monday 20th May 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
Botanist Sandy Knapp discusses living and working in Central America.
 
Santorini: Land Of Fire And Legend: TalkSantorini: Land Of Fire And Legend: TalkThe volcanic history of the Greek island.21st May 2013Tuesday 21st May 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Santorini: Land Of Fire And Legend: Talk
event  Tuesday 21st May 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
The volcanic history of the Greek island.
 
Springing Into Life: TalkSpringing Into Life: TalkDiscussing the importance of spring to wildlife.22nd May 2013Wednesday 22nd May 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Springing Into Life: Talk
event  Wednesday 22nd May 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
Discussing the importance of spring to wildlife.
 
Earth's Biggest Mass Extinction: TalkEarth's Biggest Mass Extinction: TalkWorld-changing extinction and the popular ideas about what caused it.23rd May 2013Thursday 23rd May 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Earth's Biggest Mass Extinction: Talk
event  Thursday 23rd May 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
World-changing extinction and the popular ideas about what caused it.
 
Killer Bugs: TalkKiller Bugs: TalkA staff member discusses predator bugs.23rd May 2013Thursday 23rd May 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Killer Bugs: Talk
event  Thursday 23rd May 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
A staff member discusses predator bugs.
 
Tadpoles: TalkTadpoles: TalkMuseum zoologist Barry Clarke discusses how frogs and toads start life.23rd May 2013Thursday 23rd May 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Tadpoles: Talk
event  Thursday 23rd May 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
Museum zoologist Barry Clarke discusses how frogs and toads start life.
 
A Body Of Evidence: TalkA Body Of Evidence: TalkA forensic anthropologist discusses how they identify unknown bodies.24th May 2013Saturday 25th May 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
A Body Of Evidence: Talk
event  Running from Friday 24th May 2013 until Saturday 25th May 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
A forensic anthropologist discusses how they identify unknown bodies.
 
A Night In The Jungle: TalkA Night In The Jungle: TalkA discussion on lepidoptery.28th May 2013Tuesday 28th May 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
A Night In The Jungle: Talk
event  Tuesday 28th May 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
A discussion on lepidoptery.
 
The Treasures Of Our Collections: TalkThe Treasures Of Our Collections: TalkA museum scientist discusses specimens from the collection.31st May 2013Friday 31st May 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
The Treasures Of Our Collections: Talk
event  Friday 31st May 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
A museum scientist discusses specimens from the collection.
 
Treasure Of The Month: Moon Rock And Wold Cottage Meteorite: TalkTreasure Of The Month: Moon Rock And Wold Cottage Meteorite: TalkA museum scientist discusses the artefact.1st June 2013Saturday 1st June 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Treasure Of The Month: Moon Rock And Wold Cottage Meteorite: Talk
event  Saturday 1st June 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
A museum scientist discusses the artefact.
 
Wallace Versus Darwin: Wallace100 LectureWallace Versus Darwin: Wallace100 LectureAuthor James Moore discusses naturalists Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace's background and work.6th June 2013Thursday 6th June 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
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On Soon
Wallace Versus Darwin: Wallace100 Lecture
event  Thursday 6th June 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
Author James Moore discusses naturalists Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace's background and work.
 
Chocolate: A Natural History: TalkChocolate: A Natural History: TalkA member of staff discusses the beans of the cacao plant.8th June 2013Saturday 8th June 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Chocolate: A Natural History: Talk
event  Saturday 8th June 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
A member of staff discusses the beans of the cacao plant.
 
Images Of Nature: The Art Of India: TalkImages Of Nature: The Art Of India: TalkA talk about the museum's many fascinating drawings of the Indian natural world in its collections.19th June 2013Wednesday 19th June 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Images Of Nature: The Art Of India: Talk
event  Wednesday 19th June 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
A talk about the museum's many fascinating drawings of the Indian natural world in its collections.
 
Flight From Extinction: TalkFlight From Extinction: TalkLearn about the impacts of overhunting, habitat destruction and disease.22nd June 2013Saturday 22nd June 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free Event 
Flight From Extinction: Talk
event  Saturday 22nd June 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
Learn about the impacts of overhunting, habitat destruction and disease.
 
Treasure Of The Month: Darwin And Wallace: TalkTreasure Of The Month: Darwin And Wallace: TalkA member of staff discusses Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace's ideas on evolution.1st July 2013Monday 1st July 2013 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
Free Event 
Treasure Of The Month: Darwin And Wallace: Talk
event  Monday 1st July 2013
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
A member of staff discusses Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace's ideas on evolution.
 
Wildlife Photographer of the YearWildlife Photographer of the YearSome photographers wait for weeks in order to catch that one great action shot, some set up elaborate timing mechanisms; others have simply seen an opportunity, grabbed a camera and produced a unique picture of the natural world. Canadian Paul Nicklen, last year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year, snorkelled motionless in freezing water in the Ant1st October 2013Saturday 1st March 2014 Where:
Natural History Museum,   Cromwell Road      SW7 5BD
Category: event
 
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
event  Running from Tuesday 1st October 2013 until Saturday 1st March 2014
VENUE  Natural History Museum 
Some photographers wait for weeks in order to catch that one great action shot, some set up elaborate timing mechanisms; others have simply seen... More about this event
 
 
 

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The Natural Explorer: Talk
Exhibitions | On 20th May 2013 

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Botanist Sandy Knapp discusses living and working in Central America....More

Making The Modern World: Gallery Tour
Tours | Until 31st May 2013 

Science Museum 1 minutes walk from Natural History Museum

Experience a tour of 150 of the most significant items from the Science Museum's collections....More

Exploring Space Gallery Tour
Tours | Until 31st May 2013 

Science Museum 1 minutes walk from Natural History Museum

A tour to find out about the Space Race from the Soviet perspective....More

Louise Alder And Cecilia Sultana De Maria
Concerts | On 20th May 2013 

Royal College of Music 4 minutes walk from Natural History Museum

The duo performs Debussy's Flots Palmes Et Sables, La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin, La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin, ...More

Sacred Spaces: Synagogue, Church And Mosque: Course
Exhibitions | Until 8th July 2013 

Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 4 minutes walk from Natural History Museum

A course looking at architectural and artistic expressions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam....More

The Church In The 19th Century: Tour
Tours | On 20th May 2013 

Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 4 minutes walk from Natural History Museum

A tour of the museum's collection with guide Nicole Stanbridge....More

Sargy Mann
Exhibitions | Until 14th June 2013 

Cadogan Contemporary 6 minutes walk from Natural History Museum

Large-scale, figurative paintings by the blind artist, depicting memories of people and places including Cadaques in Northern Spain....More

Fresh Comedian Quarter Final
Comedy | On 20th May 2013 

Archangel 12 minutes walk from Natural History Museum

Guest acts take to the stage for an evening of laughter....More

Baby Rhyme Time
Kids Events | Until 27th May 2013 

Brompton Library 13 minutes walk from Natural History Museum

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Book Break
Exhibitions | Until 27th May 2013 

Chelsea Library 14 minutes walk from Natural History Museum

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