Natural History Museum - Wear out the kids at the Museum this autumn

Wear out the kids this autumn Who's a Sleepysaurus? We've got a jam-packed calendar full of activities for the whole family at the Museum this autumn - even the most energetic little ones will have met their match. Roam our world-famous Dinosaurs gallery, enjoy free family activities around the Museum and explore our latest exhibition, Life in the Dark (free for kids!). Visit today Life in the Dark Go on an adventure through the night, caves and deepest seas and discover the creatures that live there. Crawl through a bat cave, see mysterious creatures from the bottom of the ocean and come face-to-face with the animals that come out when you're fast asleep. Free for children* *See website for terms and conditions Book now More fun this autumn Family Festival From building dinosaur skeletons to science shows about the deep ocean, join us at our free family festival and make your own scientific discoveries as we celebrate all things exploration. 23-25 October Find out more   Get your skates on As the days turn colder don't miss your chance to wrap up warm, sip on some hot chocolate and show off your ice skating skills in front of the Museum. Opens 25 October Find out more Andy's clock Waistcoat. Gizmo. Hat. Take me to the time of the dinosaurs! See the clock itself from CBeebies show Andy's Dinosaur Adventures in Hintze Hall. Find out more   Investigate Get hands-on with the collections in our science centre. Unleash your inner scientist by handling objects and seeing what you can discover. Find out more Explore our permanent galleries   Dinosaurs For a roarsome start to your day, come and meet the Museum's world-famous dinosaurs and see the ancient animals that once roamed the earth.  Find out more Mammals From giraffes and pandas to whales and kangaroos, discover the world of mammals and get up-close to extinct creatures and their living relatives. Find out more     Volcanoes and Earthquakes Ride through the centre of the Earth and feel the forces that shape our planet. Explore volcanoes and earthquakes, and visit our famous earthquake simulator.  Find out more

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