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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'A mind-expanding peepshow of nature.' – The Guardian
Take part in hundreds of activities at our annual festival of science – 30 September.
Discover the ancient plants and animals hidden beneath your feet.
Book tickets to this year's showcase of the best nature photography. Opens 21 October.
An amazing virtual reality journey beneath the waves.
Plan a great day out at the Museum
Explore our research and collections
Relive your childhood at the Museum's After-school Club for Grown-ups and Silent School Disco. 14 October Tickets £22 - 48, Members £20 - 44 More info and tickets
The ultimate season of events for adults, counting down to Dippy's departure from Hintze Hall. 14 October - 31 December Tickets vary More info and tickets
Enjoy a private viewing of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 52 and a discussion session with winners. 26 October Members £15 More info and tickets
Explore the Museum and see Dippy after hours, and enjoy expert-led talks and events at Lates. 28 October Free, with some ticketed events More info and tickets
Book your tickets early and don’t forget about our extended skate sessions on weekday mornings. 27 October 2016 – 8 January 2017 Adults from £12.65 More info and tickets
An exotic colour at the far end of our visible spectrum and often associated with royalty, purple is relatively rare in nature.
Colour is a challenge to preserve in Museum collections. What can curators do when it fades?
Discover the stories behind the images in a first look at this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
Tiny, delicate and beautiful, the Blaschka models capture the ethereal mystery of the deep sea.
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