Friday 1 July 2016

July at the Natural History Museum

July at the Natural History Museum
Colour and Vision opens this month
See over 350 spectacular specimens showcasing the diversity and evolution of colour in the natural world and discover how animals see the world.

You could be part of the exhibition by sharing your #ColourAndVision #MyEye photos – find out more here.

Opens 15 July

Children collecting seaweed
Join the Big Seaweed Search
Beachgoers become scientists this summer to help gather important data on British seaweeds. 
Natural History Museum's Hintze Hall
Lates - nature’s colour palette
See the diversity and beauty of nature in all its vibrancy. Join events, visit the Colour and Vision exhibition after hours, and relax with food and drink.

Free entry. Some activities are ticketed.
29 July, 18.00-22.00

Yellow butterfly on a flower
See Sensational Butterflies this summer
With the arrival of summer, the butterfly house is in full bloom. Explore our tropical butterfly house and see more butterflies than ever before.

Until 11 September
People enjoying drinks in Hintze Hall
Members' Private View: Colour and Vision
Become a Member and join Museum scientist Greg Edgecombe as he introduces Colour and Vision at the Members' private view on 19 July. Members' benefits include free entry to exhibitions, no queues, exclusive events and more.
Sir David Attenborough in a glass submersible on the the Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef Dive
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 virtual reality experience.

Daily showings

Hintze Hall and Charles Darwin statue
Plan your visit
Keep up-to-date with changes and closures, and don't miss out on our exciting exhibitions, galleries and events.

Girl wearing orange butterfly mask
Fancy dress for a butterfly ball
Kids can metamorphose with our bestselling butterfly dress-up range. We have everything you need for a butterfly ball, from wings to masks and antennas. The perfect costumer for summer parties or a visit to Sensational Butterflies at the Museum.