Tickets

It's easy to purchase tickets online

1. Select and purchase your tickets from our secure online shop.
2. Use the link we send you in our confirmation email to view your e-tickets.
3. Print out your e-tickets and present them at the Museum along with the payment card you used to purchase them.

You must present your e-ticket and payment card to gain entry to the event.
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Temporary exhibitions

2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year

31 October 2008 - 26 April 2009

See the world around you with new eyes at the 2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, the world’s most prestigious wildlife photography showcase.

Be inspired by this year’s winning images chosen as the most innovative and expressive photographic images of nature from some of the world’s top photographers.

Book tickets for 2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Darwin

14 November 2008 - 19 April 2009

Explore Darwin's life and the revolutionary big idea that changed our understanding of the world and our place within it.

Retrace his life-changing journey aboard the HMS Beagle and follow the clues that helped him develop his ideas. Learn about Darwin the scientist, Darwin the family man, and discover how his work still influences science to this day.

Book tickets for Darwin

Discussing Darwin

...and other After hours events

Last Friday of the month October 2008 - April 2009, until 22:30.

Come and see the 2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Darwin exhibitions after hours and take part in our new Discussing Darwin events.

Buy tickets for Darwin and Discussing Darwin for the same night and get a voucher for a free drink upon arrival.

Please note, there are no after hours events in December.

2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year After hours

October 2008 - April 2009

Select a date below to book tickets for the exhibition after hours, from 1715.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 31 October 2008
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 28 November 2008
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 30 January 2009
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 27 February 2009
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 27 March 2009
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 24 April 2009

Darwin After hours

November 2008 - March 2009

Book tickets for an after hours visit to Darwin by selecting a date below. If you wish to book Discussing Darwin for the same night, please take note of the timings of that event below.
Darwin, 28 November 2008
Darwin, 30 January 2009
Darwin, 27 February 2009
Darwin, 27 March 2009

Discussing Darwin After hours

1 event each month
November 2008 - March 2009, 1845 - 2030

Take part in our new Discussing Darwin events with eminent speakers like Reverend Professor Michael Reiss. Book Darwin and Discussing Darwin after hours on the same night and get a voucher for a free drink upon arrival.

Select the link below and choose a month to book tickets for the event.

Book tickets for Discussing Darwin

Ticket enquiries

For further information or if you have a problem while trying to book an event, please email us or call our ticket enquiries on +44 (0)20 7942 5725.

Please note tickets are delivered in electronic format only. No paper tickets are delivered by post. It is not possible to book tickets by phone.

Remember that Museum Members may visit exhibitions at any time without purchasing a ticket, and are also allocated 10 guest passes for non-member family and friends per year.