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

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 ...

Moss carder bumblebees were once widespread across the UK, living in flower-rich meadows, marshes and heathland where they ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some of our most famous specimens were collected by Charles Darwin and Captain Robert FitzRoy during the round-the-world voyage of HMS Beagle between 1831 and 1836. Accepted on board as a gentlemanly ...

In January Pokémon celebrated its thirtieth anniversary. To mark the occasion, we brought an exclusive pop-up shop to fans – a first of its kind for Pokémon with a UK museum. We transformed our Earth ...