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Exhibitions and events

Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011

Special exhibition
21 October 2011 - 11 March 2012
10.00 - 17.50

Enjoy the latest 108 winning and commended images from the celebrated, annual Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. The images are picked from almost 41,000 entries from around the world.

You can also visit the exhibition after hours on the last Friday of every month.

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After Hours with MasterCard

Late opening on 24 February 2012
18.00 - 22.30

Enjoy the Scott's Last Expedition and Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibitions after hours. You can also join in a special evening talk, listen to live jazz music, sample our delicious sharing menu and have a drink in the Central Hall.

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Scott's Last Expedition

Special exhibition
20 January – 2 September 2012
10.00 - 17.50

Explore the captivating story of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's last expedition to Antarctica in 1910-1913, the Terra Nova. This groundbreaking exhibition commemorates the centenary of the expedition and celebrates its achievements.

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Dino Snores

Sleepover event
25 February 2012
Begins 19.00, ends 9.50 the following day

Stalk the Museum's corridors by night, take part in a torch-lit trail of the Dinosaur gallery and much more. Afterwards, sleep in the Central Hall, if you dare.

For children aged 8-11 years old. Minimum 5 children and 1 adult per group. Got a question? Contact the Dino Snores team.

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Antarctica: Experience it

Evening talk
10 February 2012, 19.30 – 21.30
Flett Theatre

It's not easy to visit Antarctica. Come and relive the amazing experiences endured by others with speakers Dr David Wilson and Felcity Aston. We will explore the conditions endured by Scott and get a modern perspective on our understanding of Antarctica.

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Night Safari - Turn Me On

SOLD OUT
Special evening tour
14 February 2012, 19.00 - 22.00
Central Hall

Tour the Museum by night with experts. Looking for a romantic night out on Valentine’s Day? Discover priceless specimens relating to love in the natural world on our Turn Me On tour. After, chat to our experts at the bar.

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Night Safari - Turn Me Off

Special evening tour
14 February 2012, 19.00 - 22.00
Central Hall

Tour the Museum by night with experts. Are you a Valentine's sceptic who shuns the schmaltz? Discover our scariest, grossest and most dangerous specimens on the Turn Me Off tour. After, chat to our experts at the bar.

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The Scramble for Antarctica

Discussion
Part of After Hours with MasterCard
24 February 2012, 19:00 - 21:00
The Restaurant

It is one of the last pristine environments on Earth. But why is Antarctica so special for science? And why are countries scrabbling over it? Join Professor of Geopolitics Klaus Dodds to discuss our presence in Antarctica.

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Exploring the Human Limit

Discussion
Part of After Hours with MasterCard
30 March 2012, 19:00 - 21:00
The Restaurant

What happens to us when we know we are facing death? Do we all react the same? And why do people risk their lives to explore our planet? Join eminent speakers to discuss.

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Crime Scene Live

Special evening event
27 April, 31 August and 30 November 2012, 19:00 - 22:00
Flett Theatre

Could you catch a killer? Become a crime scene investigator at this award-winning event. Join forensic scientists and real detectives and barristers to collect, process and cross examine evidence then go to trial.

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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.

Tickets are delivered in electronic format only. No paper tickets are delivered by post.

You can book tickets up to 1 day before the day you want to visit.

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