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From today, you can then explore the Museum's galleries at your own pace via our new one-way route that allows you to discover our epic stories of exploration and endeavour. |  |
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The Polar regions have been a focus for British exploration and scientific enquiry for centuries – and remain so today, in this era of climate change. |  |
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From dockyards to ferocious sea battles, explore how the Royal Navy turned sea-faring heroes into national celebrities and get up close to the uniform Admiral Nelson wore when he was fatally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar. |  |
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Hear the story of Pacific islander Tupaia, whose knowledge greatly helped the success of Cook's expeditions, behold the drua, a Fijian open ocean canoe, and reflect on the complex legacy of European exploration. |  |
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| | | |  | Watch live as we announce the winners of the Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards on 10 September from 6.30pm. Explore epic stories behind the world’s best space photography and get your burning space questions answered live by our judges and expert astronomers. |  |
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