Monday 1 February 2016

February at the Natural History Museum

Voyage through our solar system
Credit: NASA; JPL; PIRL; University of Arizona//Michael Benson, Kinetikon Pictures.
Credit: NASA; JPL; PIRL; University of Arizona//Michael Benson, Kinetikon Pictures. 
Glimpse ice-covered seas on frozen moons, gas-giant planets with storms larger than Earth, glaciers made of frozen nitrogen and volcanoes the size of Britain in our new photography exhibition, Otherworlds: Visions of our Solar System.
Watch a short video with exhibition artist, Michael Benson to see how he creates the images using raw data from space missions.
Until 15 May
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Welsh dragon thief is oldest known Jurassic dinosaur
© Richard Nicholls_2015
© Richard Nicholls_2015
The first Jurassic dinosaur fossil ever found in Wales has been indentified as a new dinosaur species.Dracoraptor hanigani is the earliest known dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. 
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition extended 
© Wim van de Heever
© Wim van de Heever
You now have more time to see a leopard’s leap, a glowing octopus from the deep and more incredible images from the world-renowned competition. 

Until 2 May

Enter our free prize draw for a chance to win a trip to Tanzania with Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti and Abercrombie & Kent.

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Lates – where do we come from? 
Museum experts ask where we come from and how we got here in this month's human evolution-themed Lates. Discover the differences between Neanderthals and hominins, take part in a dig or just relax with fellowHomo sapiens in one of our bars.

Free entry. Some activities ticketed.
Friday 26 February, 18.00-22.00
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Sensational Butterflies emerging soon 
Our annual live tropical butterfly house will be back on the Museum’s East Lawn from Thursday 24 March. This year see even more butterflies than ever before.

Opens 24 March
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Human Evolution
Meet your ancient relatives, trace the origins and evolution of our species, and explore what makes us human in the new Human Evolution gallery.


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Plan your visit
The Museum is evolving to enhance your experience. Keep up to date with gallery changes and closures and don't miss out on our exciting exhibitions, galleries and events.
Dinosaurs will be open for half-term from 13-21 February.
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For the early birds and bees 
Unique Valentine’s gift ideas for the one you love, from kissing bird pendants to honey bee bangles.
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Our friends at the BFI
Enjoy family-friendly film screenings and workshops at the BFI. Highlights include the beautifully animated Winnie The Pooh, plus a wonderful selection of Disney treats, from The Princess and The Frog to The Ballad of Nessie.
Joint adult and children tickets are just £10.
Kids eat for free offer at The Riverfront.
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