Natural History Museum - It's British Science Week

Find out more about a pivotal figure in natural history

It's British Science Week! Hear stories from three Museum scientists about the people who first sparked their passion for science: their teachers. Make sure you follow our Learning team on Twitter to stay up to date on learning opportunities at the Museum. Visit our Schools page > A pivotal figure in natural history Who was Mary Anning? In honour of Women's History Month, we take a look at palaeontologist Mary Anning, who is remembered for finding a number of fossilised extinct animals, including ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs. Watch a short video to see some of her Dorset discoveries and learn why coprolites - or fossilised dinosaur poo - are so important to science. Watch the video > Curriculum-linked workshops at the Museum Mary Anning Meet the famous fossil hunter and learn about fossilisation and adaption. This workshop is one of our Gallery Character programmes, which are discounted to £1 per child during spring and summer terms 2018. See available dates > Dino Scientists Work out the diet, movements and habitats of ancient fossil animals in this self-led activity. See available dates > The Variety Show Discover the vast diversity of life on this planet, find out about how scientists group living things and see how they are related to all life on Earth in this interactive workshop. See available dates >

The Great Debate Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection shook the religious and scientific world. Discover how, over time, this theory has become the accepted explanation for the diversity of life around us today. See available dates > Investigate Unleash your students' inner scientist in our hands-on science centre. They will discover hundreds of specimens and develop their scientific enquiry skills. See available dates >