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World-class collections
Discover fossils, rocks and minerals from around the world and explore more than 550 million years of Earth's history.
Activities and events
Learn about the earth and its history - try our free events, trails and activities.
Temporary Gallery Closure
Due to the preparation of a new exhibition on Charles Darwin, some exhibits in the Museum's Mahogany Wing will not be accessible to the public until Darwin the Geologist opens in the summer of 2009. Please click here to see a larger image of the area of the gallery to be closed.
Unfortunately, this means that two of our most-loved specimens, the Barrington Hippo and the Giant Deer (also known as the Irish Elk, though its proper name is Megaloceros giganteus) will not be on display.
Due to this redevelopment activity the Museum currently has no Darwin material on display. However, Charles Darwin - Becoming a Geologist is planned to open in April 2008 and will focus on Darwin's early life, including his time as an undergraduate at the University of Cambridge.
More information about these new Darwin exhibitions can be found on our News pages.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please contact us for further information on these projects.
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