Natural History Museum - August at the Natural History Museum

August at the Natural History Museum

Rave reviews for Colour and Vision  ★★★★★ - The Guardian ★★★★★ - Time Out ★★★★ - Evening Standard    We invited artist Liz West to create a light installation as an introduction to our must-see exhibition. Find out more in the film and bathe in the light inspired by blue morpho butterflies. Lead sponsor LG OLED TV. Until 6 November Biodiversity loss breaching safe limits worldwide The loss of species diversity has reached unsafe levels across 58% of the world's land surface, according to a new assessment led by Museum scientists.  Party Animal Lates Find out what it takes to party like an animal at this month’s Lates. Relax with food and drink, wander the Museum’s galleries and book an activity with experts. See our new eye-popping exhibition, Colour and Vision, afterhours. Free entry. Some activities are ticketed. Friday 26 August, 18.00-22.00 Sensational Butterflies  Explore our tropical butterfly house as part of a great family day out at the Museum this summer. See munching caterpillars, sunbathing butterflies and much more. Until 11 September See more with Membership Join today to skip the summer queues, enjoy unlimited, free entry to Colour and Vision and Sensational Butterflies, get great discounts in our cafes and shops and access to special events including the Members’ Summer Party on 19 August. Step into the world of dinosaurs this summer Explore the Dinosaurs gallery this summer and make sure you see Dippy one more time in London before the Diplodocusheads on a UK tour. Colourful gifts The new Colour and Vision collection features a range of exclusive gifts. We have teamed up once again with Etsy, and illustrator Richard Merritt has designed exclusive colouring posters just for the exhibition.

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