Mineral with a chemical composition very similar to that of the Superman’s Kryptonite could help Europe transition to a ...

Scientists from the Natural History Museum have unravelled the geological mysteries behind jadarite, a rare lithium-bearing mineral with the potential to power Europe's green energy transition which, ...

Samual Stone (UK) watches as a jackdaw brings stones to its nest. Samual had been keeping an eye on a hole in the trunk of a half-fallen willow tree in London’s Bushy Park. He’d seen a pair of ...

Looking for an exclusive experience? Email us at [email protected] to request a private tour for your group. Discover the fascinating stories behind the incredible collections we care for. Your ...

Nettles are a familiar sight across Britain, growing in gardens, along canal paths and in hedgerows. These plants tend to have a bad reputation – who among us hasn’t suffered the tingling pain of a ...

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 [email protected] to request a private tour for your group. Adorned with imposing gargoyles, intricate carvings and high, decorative ceilings, our ...

Looking for an exclusive experience? Email us at [email protected] to request a private tour for your group. This brand-new tour package offers you an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. Your ...

This London Climate Action Week discover how science, nature and creativity can help tackle the climate crisis. Meet scientists, artists and community voices passionate about creating positive change.

Relax and unwind beneath Hope our blue whale in Hintze Hall as the timeless beauty of classical music and ancient sound healing surrounds you. Join us in the morning or the evening for a chance to ...

Revealing the personality of an individual or an intimate group of animals in a thought-provoking or memorable way. Geoffrey Reynaud (Canada) records a grizzly bear hunting for salmon in the freezing ...

2 July 2025 – 7 January 2026. First Saturday of each month 10.00–11.00 and first Wednesday of each month 11.00–12.00. Adult: £10–£25, Child: £5–£12.50, Disabled person’s companion: Free, Adult member: ...