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This weather called for a wanderl in one of the Museum’s most beautiful spaces: the Minerals gallery. 🌧️💎
Have you visited it before? Let us know in the comments! 👇
This weather called for a wander in one of the Museum’s most beautiful spaces: the Minerals gallery. 🌧️💎
Have you visited it before? Let us know in the comments! 👇
02/06/2026
What is the animal captured in this photograph? 🦌
In the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, you'll meet many of the fascinating species on our planet!
This striking image by Jamie Smart was Highly Commended in the 10 Years and Under category in this year’s exhibition. It shows a bellowing deer stag, but can you guess which species?
Is it…
1. A red deer stag
2. A fallow deer stag
3. A sika deer stag
Let us know in the comments! 👇
01/06/2026
Spotting a butterfly is always a joy, but have you ever been able to name one? 🦋
June is a great time to spot butterflies, and we’re spotlighting nine beautiful species that can be found across the UK.
An abundance of this species means that our planet is healthy. How many of these have you seen? Let us know in the comments 👇
31/05/2026
Did you know that giraffes have around 170 bones?🦒
Come marvel at the world's tallest animal in Hintze Hall! You’ll also get to examine its impressive skeleton.
Have you seen this specimen in the Museum before?
29/05/2026
Our gardens are looking blooming lovely at the moment. 🌞🌷
When was the last time you visited? Let us know in the comments!
28/05/2026
This is one of the most iconic spaces in the Museum…can you guess where this photo was taken? 🤔💥
Let us know your guesses in the comments!
27/05/2026
It’s going to be an otter-ly fantastic Wednesday! Why? It’s World Otter Day! 🦦
Did you know that sea otters hold hands to not drift away? Ocean currents can be very strong, so by holding hands, they can make sure they stay together! 🤝
Have you ever spotted an otter? Let us know where in the comments! 👇
25/05/2026
Have you ever spotted this meteorite tucked away in the Museum? 🌠
At 4.5 billion years old, the Imilac meteorite dates back to the beginning of our solar system! Find it in Hintze Hall during your next visit. 🌟
24/05/2026
This is the oldest skull of a barbary lion found in the UK! 🦁
In our Treasures gallery, you’ll find this impressive skull belonging to a barbary lion. Whilst they’re now extinct in the wild, these beasts used to roam freely across North Africa!
Have you seen this skull before? 💀
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