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Discuss bugs in our first forum
As part of National Insect Week, the Museum has launched a new public forum where you can discuss all kinds of insects and spiders. How do you attract butterflies to your garden? Is the spider you just saw poisonous? What species of beetle is crawling up your garden hedge? Ask your questions and share your thoughts here.
National Insect Week
The buzz is back at the Museum for this year's National Insect Week. Join us for a week of events, including talks by the experts, a chance to get behind the scenes in the entomology department, and a glance at the secret life of ladybirds.
The science of natural history
Find out how the Museum's scientists collect the information they need, the history of scientific discovery and why the information affects every single one of us.
Collections at the Museum
The collections cover virtually all groups of animals, plants, minerals and fossils. Find out who looks after them and how they affect our everyday life.
Biodiversity
What will happen to us as biodiversity decreases? Find out how the Museum's work is helping in the study and conservation of biodiversity.
Environmental change
Investigate the Museum’s work researching climate change, global extinction and our ever-expanding population.
British natural history
How much do you know really about the wildlife on your doorstep? Explore our articles and webcasts and fill in the gaps.
What is evolution?
Understanding evolution. What is it, what is the evidence and how did evolutionary theory develop?
Online exhibitions
From the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition to art created on the first voyage of scientific discovery.
Life information
From DNA to dinosaurs, discover the secrets of our own evolution, and how our scientists work to understand the amazing forms on our planet.
Earth information
Investigate how geology can enlighten scientists about our world and how knowledge of the past can help us predict our planet's future survival.
Space information
Explore our universe with the help of the Museum, and discover the role the Museum plays in space exploration and research.
Nature Live online
Nature Live is a daily programme of informal talks with Museum scientists.
Unable to come to the Museum? Watch the presentations live online every day at 12.30.
