Tuesday 1 September 2015

September at the Natural History Museum

Last chance to see Coral Reefs: Secret Cities of the Sea


Exhibition developed in partnership with
Catlin Group Limited


Exhibition developed in partnership with
Catlin Group Limited
Our major exhibition exploring coral reef habitats closes soon. Don’t miss your last chance to see 250 strange and beautiful specimens, stunning underwater photography and our live coral reef aquarium.

Closes 13 September

'Strangely beautiful' - Evening Standard
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Sensational Butterflies - fluttering away
Don’t miss the chance to experience the wonder of walking among hundreds of live butterflies and moths from around the world, in the heart of London.

Closes 13 September

'Amazing' - Time Out


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Science Uncovered:
European Researchers' Night
Meet hundreds of scientists and see thousands of specimens in an extraordinary evening. Delve deep into the natural world with fantastic talks, tours and activities.

25 September, 15.00-22.00
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Dippy: this is your life
Originally a gift to King Edward VII from US industrialist Andrew Carnegie, Dippy the Diplodocus has seen two World Wars and has been featured in newspaper cartoons, films and TV programmes. As plans are announced for a UK tour, we take an affectionate look back at Dippy’s long history.

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BBC Radio 4 Natural Histories 
Learn more about specimens featured in Natural Histories, the BBC Radio 4 series exploring nature’s influence on culture and society. Meet Museum scientists at free Saturday daytime talks – this month featuring bird eggs, bears, parrots and crocodiles.

Free talks until 21 November 
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015 – tickets on sale

© Petr Bambousek

© Petr Bambousek
Tickets are now on sale for the new Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, with winners to be revealed in October from over 42,000 entries.

Opens 16 October 
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William Smith: the man behind the geological map 
Celebrate the bicentenary of the publication of Britain's first geological map and unearth 15 facts about William Smith, the man behind the map.

Mapping a Nation
Free display until 1 November
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Take a virtual reality tour with David Attenborough

© Atlantic Productions_Alchemy VR

In partnership with Atlantic Productions, powered by Samsung Gear VR.

© Atlantic Productions_Alchemy VR

In partnership with Atlantic Productions, powered by Samsung Gear VR.
Explore Cambrian Period seas and get up close and personal with long-extinct creatures, such as the fearsome-looking Anomalocaris and the spinyHallucigenia in our First Life virtual reality experience.

Daily showings
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