June at the Natural History Museum - Monthy News For June
| Life beneath the waves |
 |
Exhibition developed in partnership with
Catlin Group Limited |
Explore one of the most spectacular ecosystems in the world at our major exhibition on coral reefs. See an array of unique specimens, try out our virtual dive and view a reef in action.Coral Reefs: Secret Cities of the Sea
Until 13 September
'Strangely beautiful' - Evening Standard |
Book exhibition tickets
|
|
| Natural Histories on BBC Radio 4 |
We’ve teamed up with BBC Radio 4 on a new 25-part weekly series called Natural Histories to explore nature’s influence on culture and society.
Natural Histories starts on 2 June
Join us each Saturday for free daytime talks to meet Museum scientists and learn more about the specimens featured in each broadcast.
Museum talks start on 6 June |
Find out more
|
|
Beautiful butterflies and marvellous moths
|
Experience the wonder of walking among hundreds of free-flying butterflies and moths from around the world. If you're lucky, you might even glimpse one emerging from its pupa at our glass-front hatchery.
Share your #SensationalButterflies photos on Twitter or Instagram for the chance to win a prize.
Sensational Butterflies
Until 13 September
|
Book exhibition tickets
|
|
New fish species
|
New fish species, Psilorhynchus olliei and Badis britzihave been named after Museum fish experts Oliver Crimmen and Dr Ralf Britz to honour their dedication to working with fish collectively for more than 63 years.
|
Read the news
|
|
| Wild event |
Join us for an evening exploring London's wildlife. Museum scientists will share their expertise, revealing the surprising biodiversity of the capital and a history of when lions roamed Trafalgar Square.
Night Safari - London's Wild Side
22 June, 19.00-22.00 |
Book event tickets
|
|
| Win a trip to India |
 |
| © Will Jenkins |
Celebrating its fiftieth year and extended through the summer, Wildlife Photographer of the Year offers an unparalleled insight into the diversity and beauty of the natural world.
Enter our free prize draw for a chance to win a trip to India, with On The Go Tours.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Until 30 August |
Book exhibition tickets
|
|
| Visitor app |
 |
Visitor app with MasterCard. |
Download our free visitor app to help you find your way around the Museum's galleries, exhibits and facilities.
Now featuring the BBC Radio 4 Natural Histories trail.
|
Download the app
|
|
What's your dinosaur name?
|
|
Create an extra special gift with a personalised T-shirt or baby onesie. Screen printed by hand in the UK on 100% cotton. |
Shop now
|
|
| Our friends at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew |
Summer is on its way, and with it Kew's summer festival - Full of Spice. Kew will bring the stories of spices to life in a programme bursting with interactive installations, taste sensations and exhibitions.
Until 6 September |
| Find out more |
|
