The latest in the Museum’s free contemporary art programme, Arcadia by Sir John Akomfrah, opens November 6; John Akomfrah’s ...

Large scale sequencing of closely-related species held in museums could help scientists tackle climate change, find new ...

Explore 12 highlights from Nature and Us, including a prehistoric handaxe, a Star Wars figurine and even a 'talking'fish'.

We are living in a time many people refer to as the Anthropocene. Humans have become the single most influential species on the planet, causing significant global warming and other changes to land, ...

For those of us who live in the world’s temperate regions, winter is a time when we reach for our thick jumpers, woolly hats and a warm pair of gloves. But some animals have evolved impressive ...

Journey into the wonderful world of birds with leading conservationists and ornithologists with a full day of inspiring talks at the Natural History Museum. An exciting collaboration between the ...

Life on Earth is made possible by the water on our planet's surface. Even in the near-freezing deep sea, organisms are able to thrive. But are hydrothermal vents where life began? Hydrothermal vents, ...

Delve into the dark world of parasitic wasps and discover their grisly takeovers of living caterpillars. Becoming a butterfly is a dangerous game, and it's easy for caterpillars to fall victim to some ...

Inspired by the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry, we’ve unveiled a baa-rilliant new tribute to beloved mischief maker Shaun the Sheep. At seven metres in length, the tapestry is full of detail to discover ...

Join us on a fun-filled adventure especially designed for young explorers aged 4–7. This 45-minute, interactive guided tour brings our fascinating specimens to life with exciting stories and hands-on ...

Delve into the Museum from home with a virtual self-guided tour of the galleries, an interactive experience about Hope the blue whale and audio guides narrated by Sir David Attenborough. 1. Stroll ...

From tiny Chihuahuas to huge Saint Bernards, dogs come in all shapes and sizes! But they didn’t always lie on our sofas and wear Christmas jumpers. In fact, it’s hard to believe that the ancestors of ...