Monday 5 December 2016

December at the Natural History Museum

Gift membership
Give a year of discovery
3.5 billion years of life on Earth comes wrapped up in a gift membership. With five exhibitions to visit in 2017, exclusive events and behind the scenes access, your present will be one to remember.
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Natural History Museum Ice Rink
Celebrate the festive season
Take a spin on the ice this festive season and warm up with tasty treats, a hot chocolate or mulled wine in the Cafe Bar. Associate sponsor Swarovski.

Until 8 January
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Caring for Missy © Dan Kitwood
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Orphan chimpanzee Missy is helped onto a keeper’s back in the Haut Niger National Park, Guinea, for her daily outing into the bush. See this inspiring image and more at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Associate sponsor DONG Energy.
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Guilty Pleasure DJs
New Year's Eve Ball
Dance the night away to music provided by Guilty Pleasures DJs, and have a T. rexcellent time counting down to midnight in the unique surroundings of the Museum’s main hall.

Saturday 31 December, 20.00-01.00
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Helen Walker cleaning Dippy the dinosaur
How to clean a Diplodocus
Cleaning Dippy the dinosaur skeleton requires much more than a quick flick with a duster. Exhibition specialist Helen Walker talks us through the task.
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T.rex
Dino Snores for Kids - Christmas Special Event
Tickets are almost gone for our special sleepover with a festive twist including Christmas carols and live reindeer. Book now to avoid missing out.

23-24 December
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Winter warmers
Winter Warmers
Conquer the cold snap with clothes and accessories guaranteed to warm your mittens.
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