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What's on in August We've had an excellent first week back open to the public and we'd like to thank everyone who came. We hope you enjoyed your visit! We have plenty for you to discover, from a gem as old as our solar system to the most complete Stegosaurus skeleton ever found. Learn about your ancestors in the Human Evolution gallery or have a close encounter with extinct mammoths, a giant elk, hippos, horses and giraffes.   Find out about visiting the Museum Online events and activities Nature Live Online: Dinosaurs! What do we really know about dinosaurs? Join Museum scientist Paul Barrett to find out all about the awesome reptiles that once dominated Earth. 14 August 10:30 Find out more   Join us at Lates Online Grab a drink and join us for Lates Online on the last Friday of every month from 19.30. Enjoy a panel discussion with our scientists or have a go at our quiz. 28 August, 19.30 Find out more Virtual Race for Nature Get ready, get set, go! Run, walk or wheel the outline of your favourite creature with your route and help us create a future where both people and planet thrive. Sign up by 31 August to play your part. Find out more   Wildlife Photographer of the Year gallery Explore the exhibition at your own pace (and without the crowds!) in this online gallery filled with stunning nature photographs. Take a look

Nature in lockdown: A breath of fresh air   Did nature really heal during the coronavirus lockdown? What do you want to know about the impact of the pandemic? Tell us by answering our short survey. You can also take part in our photography competition. Post your photos on Twitter and Instagram of nature during COVID-19 using the hashtag #NatureInLockdownComp. The best ones will be displayed in one of our galleries this autumn. Read more And from our friends   The last stargazers Tuesday 25 August, 19.00-20.30 Emily Levesque reveals the hidden world of the professional astronomer. She celebrates an era of ingenuity and curiosity, and discusses the delights and absurdities of spending your day staring at the stars. Find out more