1. Family Discovery Zone - 10-18 February - 11.00-16.00 - FREE - Jerwood Gallery in the Blue Zone.
Come and explore the variety of homes and habitats that exist on our planet as well as the impact we have on them. Discover the extreme and surprising places life finds a home through our fun creative activities and science shows.
Suitable for all ages. Children need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
2. Spirit Collection Tour
Take a peek behind the scenes and marvel at our fascinating collection of zoology specimens preserved in spirit. Our Darwin Centre has 27 kilometres of shelves packed with 22 million specimens – we can’t wait to show you all the treasures hidden there.
10 and 11 February - 11.00-11.45, 13.00-13.45
12-18 February - 11.00-11.45, 13.00-13.45 and 15.00-15.45
Adult non-member: £25, Child non-member: £25
Adult Member: £22.50, Child Member: £22.50
Suitable for ages 8+ only. Meet by the Turbinaria coral in Hintze Hall.
3. Museum Highlights Tour
Discover the most iconic specimens we care for, from the world’s most complete fossil stegosaur to an infamous gorilla. Don’t miss your chance to get to know our best of the best.
10, 15, 16 and 17 February - Various times available
Adult non-member: £15, Child non-member: £12
Adult Member: £12, Child Member: £9.60
Meet outside our Human Evolution Gallery in the Red Zone.
4. Secrets of the Natural History Museum
Join us for a look at the fascinating stories hidden within the architecture of our iconic building, including a monkey with a human face that looks a lot like Charles Darwin. Starting our story in the late 1800s, we’ll delve into detailed drawings and plans for the building, before exploring our twenty-first-century additions.
Monday 12 February - 11.00-12.00 and 14.00-15.00
Sunday 18 February - 13.30-14.30
Adult non-member: £15, Child non-member: £12,
Adult Member: £12, Child Member: £9.60
Meet outside our entrance on Exhibition Road.
5. LEGO® Build the Change Nature-friendly neighbourhood build - FREE
Welcoming all builders of the future! Help build a neighbourhood from LEGO bricks that birds and people can all call home together.
12-16 February - 11.00-16.00 - Entry every 30 minutes.
First-come, first-served. You may have to queue.
Suitable for ages 6+. Children need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Investigate Centre in the Green Zone on the Lower Ground Floor.
6. Jurassic Encounters
Delve into the Jurassic era and meet the modern-day relatives of the animals that lived alongside dinosaurs in this fantastic animal handling show.
Wednesday 14 February - 11.00-11.45, 12.00-12.45 and 13.00-13.45
Adult non-member: £8, Child non-member: £8
Adult Member: £7.20, Child Member: £7.20
Strictly for ages 8+
The Flett Events Theatre in the Red Zone.
7. T. Rex show with Teach Rex
Calling all dinosaur fans! Join us at our T. Rex show with Teach Rex. The show delves into the jaws of this iconic animal, taking you on an interactive, prehistoric journey.
15 and 16 February - 10.45-12.15, 13.15-14.45 and 15.45-17.15
Adult non-member: £12, Child non-member: £12
Adult Member: £10.80, Child Member: £10.80
The Flett Events Theatre in the Red Zone.
8. Science of the NHM tour
Nothing is more important to us than protecting the planet and encouraging others to do the same. Join us on this tour to discover the work we do, from advocacy and outreach to identifying new species and protecting the collections we care for.
17 and 18 February - 15.00-16.00
Adult non-member: £20, Child non-member: £16
Adult Member: £16, Child Member: £12.80
Meet outside our Human Evolution Gallery in the Red Zone.
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