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 ...

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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 ...

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 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 ...

Over 40% of the world's rivers could contain harmful levels of drugs. Common medications, as well as illegal drugs, released into the environment can damage ecosystems and interfere with the growth ...

This year marks 150 years since the voyage of HMS Challenger left on its mission of scientific discovery. Museum researchers explain how the groundbreaking expedition is still important for scientists ...

It’s been more than 20 years since the last confirmed sighting of a wild baiji. These river dolphins are the first cetaceans – the mammal group that includes whales, dolphins and porpoises – to have ...

Replacing fossil fuel-reliant power stations with renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, is a vital part of stabilising climate change and achieving net zero carbon emissions. Professor ...

From piggybacking macaques and enchanting mushrooms to the daring rescue of animals from war-torn Ukraine, Wildlife Photographer of the Year is back again for another show-stopping year. Here’s a ...

An expedition to some of the Earth's deepest ocean trenches has broken records for deep-sea fish. The team has taken the deepest recording of any fish, as well as the first individuals caught below ...

A new species of giant turtle has been discovered in northern Spain. Measuring almost four metres in length, Leviathanochelys aenigmatica reveals that giant turtles were more common than previously ...