Natural History Museum

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'The Darwin Centre shows the public more of our vital research and our internationally important collections. I hope the centre will inspire people to think about the natural environment differently and to take better care of our planet.'

Dr Michael Dixon - Director

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Species of the day

Syrrhpodon mahensis - 07/10/2010

Syrrhopodon mahensis is a moss species that grows on tree trunks, rocks and soil on islands in the western Indian Ocean. It has lance-like leaves that possess a distinctive transparent basal region. This unusual leaf base identifies S. mahensis as a member of the tropical moss family Calymperaceae. Find out more about this tropical moss, and where you might find it.

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Entry is free

(there is a charge for temporary exhibitions)

Monday to Sunday	10:00 - 17:50

The Museum is open every day except 24-26 December. Last admission is at 17:30.

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000

Visiting Tring? Find out the opening times of the Natural History Museum at Tring here.

What's on

Amazonia

Get immersed in our contemporary art exhibition of new sculpture, photography and video inspired by the Amazon rainforest.
06 Oct 2010 - 12 Dec 2010
Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010

Book tickets now to see the stunning wildlife photos from the 2010 competition.
22 Oct 2010 - 11 Mar 2011
Going Underground

Join us to find out about caves, why they form, the secrets they hold and what it's like to explore them.
07 Oct 2010, 14:30
Big Nature Debate discusses issues before Nagoya - 06/10/2010

Have your say in the Big Nature Debate and watch live online before the biodiversity conference this month.
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