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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. The new Darwin Centre, a £78 million, state-of-the-art scientific research and collections facility, opens in September.
When
Mon-Sun 10am-5.50pm, last adm 5.30pm, closed Dec 24-26
Cost
free, additional charge for some temporary exhibitions
Tania Kovats: Tree
A 17-metre long section of an oak tree inserted into the ceiling of the mezzanine gallery, inspired by Charles Darwin's Tree Of Life.
When
From Mar 19, Mon-Sun 10am-5.50pm, last adm 5.30pm, closed Dec 24-26, ongoing
When
01 May 2009 -
27 September 2009 10:00-18:00
Cost
£6.00 adults, £4.00 children
After Darwin: Contemporary Expressions
The relationship between humans and other animals is explored through art and literature as the gallery is transformed into an observational laboratory. Featuring works by William Fiennes, Diana Thater, writer Mark Haddon and Ruth Padel, a descendant of Darwin himself.
When
From Jun 26, Mon-Sun 10am-5.50pm, last adm 5.30pm, ends Nov 29
Cost
£6, OAPs £4, child £3, family £16, mems/patrons/under 3s free
Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
A selection of images from the competition.
When
From Oct 1, Mon-Sun 10am-5.50pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Apr 30