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| Prince George visits Sensational Butterflies |
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| The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and a blue morpho butterfly © PA |
HRH Prince George enjoyed a private visit to the Sensational Butterflies exhibition to celebrate his first birthday with his parents.
Experience the beauty and magic of hundreds of live butterflies flying above your head by visiting, too.
Sensational Butterflies until 14 September |
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| Mammoth-size fun |
Meet some of the largest mammals to have walked Earth. Fossils, skeletons and huge models tower above you in a mighty display of tusks and trunks.
Mammoths: Ice Age Giants until 7 September |
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| Mini see-through fish discovered |
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| The miniature fish Priocharax nanus © Ralf Britz. |
A team of scientists including Museum researcher Dr Ralf Britz recently discovered a new fish species in Rio Negro, Brazil. It’s miniature, measuring 15.4mm, and also see-through, to slip past predators. |
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| Ancient Britain like never before |
Explore the dramatic story of ancient Britain, its changing landscapes and the people who lived here.
Britain: One Million Years of the Human Story until 28 September |
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| Museum wins TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence |
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We have been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence to signify excellent hospitality and consistently earning outstanding feedback from TripAdvisor travellers. Thank you. |
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| Win a travel set for kids worth £100 |
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Tell us what your favourite product is in our online shop and you could win a fun-filled travel set to occupy the little ones. The prize includes a wheelie case, a dinosaur satchel and a set of dinosaur books, games and stickers, worth £100. |
Enter online by Wednesday 13 August
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| Our friends at the National Portrait Gallery |
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| Family trail illustrations by Jenni Desmond, 2014 © National Portrait Gallery, London |
BP Portrait Award 2014 Family Activities
The portraiture Oscars returns with 55 outstanding and innovative new works from around the world. Explore this year’s unmissable exhibition through a range of free family activities including a fun family trail, as well as art workshops and drop-in sessions during the summer holidays.
Until 21 September |
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