Natural History Museum - Hintze Hall reopens today. Come and usher in a new era at the museum

The doors open today. Come and see the newly re-imagined Hintze Hall

Today the Museum publicly unveils the re-imagined Hintze Hall and its new star specimen, marking the start of an exciting new era. Come and see the breath-taking 4.5-tonne blue whale skeleton diving from above and witness a pivotal moment in the Museum's history. Putting our blue whale, called Hope, at the centre of the Museum between living and extinct species is a powerful reminder of the fragility of life and humanity's responsibility towards the planet. ★★★★★ - The Times

Now open Whales: Beneath the surface Discover the epic story of the whale in the new exhibition from today. See the Thames whale and over 100 specimens. Hunt for prey in an interactive echolocation game. Listen to whale sounds and find out why they sing. Until 28 February

The story of the blue whale Can't get to the Museum today? Explore the blue whale's story with our interactive online experience. Navigate around Hintze Hall's star specimen to hear more about its rich history.

New audio-guide voiced by Sir David Attenborough Explore Hintze Hall with Sir David Attenborough. The Museum's visitor app now features an audio-guide exploring the new Wonder Bays of the main hall. Download the visitor app, with interactive maps, to make the most of your visit.

Whale-themed Late - 28 July Grab a cocktail and explore the wonderful world of whales with special talks from Museum scientists. Find out about the different dialects of whales and some of their lesser known eating habits.The new exhibition Whales: Beneath the surface will also be open. 28 July 18:00 - 22:00

Movie Nights This summer, a pop-up cinema comes to the Museum for a season of classic ocean-inspired films. Watch Jaws, Free Willy, Finding Nemo and Disney's The Little Mermaid seated alongside the blue whale skeleton. 12-15 August, doors open 19.30

See the latest exhibitions free with membership Become a Member today and you'll receive free entry to all of our exhibitions, including Whales:Beneath the surface. You'll also get access to exclusive events, priority entry to the Dinosaurs gallery and much more.

BBC Horizon Documentary - now on iPlayer BBC Two's Horizon team have been following Museum experts for the last two years as they moved the blue whale into Hintze Hall.  Watch the documentary on BBC iPlayer.

Celebratory souvenirs Celebrate our evolution with souvenirs inspired by our new celebrity specimen and classic keepsakes inspired by nature.