| Tim Peake launch day |
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| © ESA - M Koell |
Join space-themed events taking place across the UK to celebrate as Tim Peake becomes the first Briton to visit the International Space Station. Take part in family activities at the Museum, and hear from our space scientists in an evening event at the Science Museum.
Interested in space travel? Pre-book tickets to our major space photography exhibition Otherworlds: Visions of our Solar System, launching in January.
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| Brain fossils break new ground |
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Museum scientists use cutting-edge imaging techniques to unravel the secrets of 517-million-year-old animals, uncovering new evidence for brain fossilisation. |
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| Wonderful wildlife photography |
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| © Rosamund Macfarlane |
Wildlife Photographer of the Year showcases images from all over the natural world, but this seasonal shot of a mountain hare was taken closer to home in Scotland. Rosamund Macfarlane captured it as the hare scrabbled for food in the snowy surroundings. See this image and more at the exhibition.
Until 10 April
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| David Attenborough's Great Barrier Reef Dive |
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© Atlantic Productions
In partnership with BBC, Atlantic Productions and powered by Samsung Gear VR. |
Join Sir David Attenborough inside a glass-domed submersible with 360-degree views of the reef. Immerse yourself in a world of colourful corals, darting fish and sleek reef sharks in this extraordinary new virtual reality experience.
Daily showings start 11 December
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| Become a photography judge |
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| © Claudio Contreras Koob |
Choose your favourite in this year's People's Choice Award from 25 images pre-selected by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year jury. The winning image as voted by the public will be added to the exhibition from January 2016.
Voting closes 5 January |
See the images and cast your vote
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| Have a wonderful winter at the Natural History Museum Swarovski Ice Rink |
Experience the thrill of skating surrounded by fairy lights nestled in frost-covered trees, with the smell of mulled wine in the air. Whether you're a first-time skater or Torvill and Dean, a visit is a must this festive season.
Until 3 January
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| Great gift experiences for adults |
Our exclusive evening events make great gifts for night owls. Try your hand at forensics and work with scientific experts to solve a murder mystery at Crime Scene Live. Or why not sleep over at the Museum and enjoy a night of music, food, comedy, science and film at Dino Snores for Grown-ups.
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| Christmas gifts from our online shop |
Support the Museum and choose from our range of Christmas cards, decorations and hundreds of gifts for the whole family. Look out for exclusive weekend offers from our online shop in the run-up to the holiday season.
You can also visit our new Dino Store at Bluewater shopping centre this Christmas, featuring a huge range of dinosaur gifts, including our own brand of soft toys, models and games. |
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