Though these animals are vital to marine ecosystems, our impact on the planet is pushing bivalves to the brink. Habitat loss, ...

Some of the world’s largest glaciers may take thousands of years to regrow if global temperatures breach 1.5ºC of warming.

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 ...

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 ...

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Coral reefs provide an important ecosystem for life underwater, protect coastal areas by reducing the power of waves hitting the coast, and provide a crucial source of income for millions of people.

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.

These activity guides focus on a specific gallery or theme. They can be printed as a booklet or as single pages. These resources can be used anywhere in the Museum and are suitable for Key Stages 1-3 ...

Looking back over the past 45 years it is gratifying to see how conservation of the collections has become so necessary and relevant to the work of the Museum. Women in science are being fully ...

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 ...

Make the most of your visit with priority entry, free entry to our exhibitions, use of our private members’ rooms and more. As a member you get a whole host of online and in-person benefits to help ...

Revealing life under water, whether portraying a particular marine or freshwater environment, focusing on the behavior of an animal or placing it within the context of a specific underwater location, ...