Scientists have tracked over 100 species of marine animals and found that plans to protect almost a third of our seas may be insufficient.

The Natural History Museum is excited to announce the launch of its latest podcast series, The ‘Perfect’ Specimen, a fresh and irreverent take on the natural world, hosted by Museum zoologist Dr ...

Looking for an exclusive experience? Email us at guidedtours@nhm.ac.uk to request a private tour for your group. Discover the fascinating stories behind the incredible collections we care for. Your ...

This Pride Month we’re celebrating the diversity of sexual behaviour, biology and reproduction found in nature. Speak with our scientists about all manner of subjects, from asexual reproduction in ...

Looking for an exclusive experience? Email us at guidedtours@nhm.ac.uk to request a private tour for your group. Adorned with imposing gargoyles, intricate carvings and high, decorative ceilings, our ...

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Drop in to our ocean-themed handling and craft workshop. Get up close to fascinating specimens as you discover the wonderful variety of sea life, from corals and seahorses to whales and sharks. Find ...

A family programme in action, delivered as part of our partnership with the LEGO Group's Build the Change programme, August 2023. We are so grateful for the continued support of our Patrons throughout ...

Imagine yourself back to the time of the dinosaurs. What would you see? We've created a scavenger hunt that will help bring that time to life for you and your family.

A hunter dating back more than half a billion years has been discovered in Canada. Mosura fentoni was a trailblazer for modern arthropods, developing adaptations that some crustaceans and arachnids re ...

Our new exhibition Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? will take you on an interstellar adventure like no other. Rocketing you from Earth’s most extreme environments out into space in the search for ...

Some of the world’s largest glaciers may take hundreds, if not thousands, of years to regrow if global temperatures breach 1.5ºC of warming. Unless urgent action is taken to limit emissions, glacier ...