Whats On at Natural History Museum

Cocoon at Darwin Centre

A brand new installation that aims to uncover the inner workings of science and scientists, Cocoon at Darwin Centre features high tech installations and interactive activities for young and old alike (10:00 - 17:50
Last admission at 17:00)

Nature Live at Darwin Centre

Taking place in the Attenborough Studio in the new, high tech area of the Natural History Museum, Nature Live at Darwin Centre is a series of lively, informal talks (Times vary)

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition

With amazing shots of the natural world and wild animals, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition comes round again for 2009-2010 (10am - 5.50pm)

Natural History Museum

Discover the earth's history and its future by perusing a collection of more than 70 million specimens from the very grand (a full size blue whale skeleton) to the microscopic samples on thousands of slides. (Mon-Sun 10am-5.50pm, last adm 5.30pm, closed Dec 24-26)

Scotts Last Expedition at Natural History Museum

An exhibition looking at Scotts last expedition at Natural History Museum invites visitors to take a closer look at the scientific achievements accomplished by Captain Scott and his Polar Party (10am - 5.50pm)

Bugs In Disguise: Talk

A museum scientist discusses how insects avoid being detected. (Feb 10, 2.30pm-3pm, Feb 19, 12.30pm-1pm, 2.30pm)

The Scarab Beetles Of Peru: Talk

A scientist discusses the insects and the challenges of tropical fieldwork. (Feb 10, 2.30pm-3pm, Feb 19, 12.30pm-1pm, 2.30pm)

The Valley Of Silence: Talk

A talk about field work and the work taking place in the Costa Rican tropical forest. (Feb 11, 16, 18, 12.30pm-1pm, 2.30pm-3pm)

Love In The Natural World: Talk

A talk about love in the wild. (Feb 14, 12.30pm-1pm, 2.30pm-3pm)

Valentines Night Safari at Natural History Museum

Take a special Valentines Night Safari at Natural History Museum for an evening of natural romance. (7pm - 10pm)

Behind The Lens: Meet A Wildlife Photographer: Talk

A photographer discusses their work. (Feb 15, 12.30pm-1pm, 2.30pm-3pm)

Holey Whale Bones: Talk

A talk about the Osedax worm and why it eats the bones of dead whales. (Feb 21, 2.30pm-3pm)

Sinuses: A Mysterious Gap In Our Knowledge: Talk

A scientist discusses what they are and their purpose. (Feb 24, 2.30pm-3pm)

Inside Nature's Giants: Talk

A producer from the series discusses animals and how the series was made. (Feb 25, 12.30pm-1pm, 2.30pm-3pm)

Crawly Crime Fighters: Talk

A talk about how maggots can help police investigations. (Feb 26, 12.30pm-1pm, 2.30pm-3pm)

Why Did The Mammoth Go Extinct: Talk

Professor Brian Huntley and Adrian Lister discuss why ice age mammals became extinct. (Feb 27, 2.30pm-3pm)

Scott's Forgotten Heroes: Talk

Meredith Hooper discusses the exploits of the Northern Party. (Feb 28, 2.30pm-3pm)

The Ring Of Fire: Talk

A talk about earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis. (Mar 1, 2.30pm-3pm, Mar 3, 12.30pm-1pm & 2.30pm-3pm)

Small Is Beautiful: Talk

A talk about the importance of mosses, liverworts and hornworts. (Mar 5, 2.30pm-3pm)

Dead Men: Captain Scott's Last 10 Days: Talk

Author Richard Pierce discusses the explorer's death. (Mar 15, 2.30pm-3pm)

Killer Bugs

A talk about predator bugs. (Mar 17, 12.30pm-1pm, 2.30pm-3pm)

Earth's Earliest Predators: Talk

A talk about the fossils found at Burgess Shale. (Mar 19, 2.30pm-3pm)