Behind-the-Scenes Spirit Collection Tour - Community Access Scheme

Event information

• Type: Ticketed event
• Date: 1 August 2026
• Tickets: Free
• Location: Natural History Museum
• Address: Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD
• Official page: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/events/behind-the-scenes-tour-the-spirit-collection.html

Details

Go behind the scenes with our knowledgeable science educators for a look at the fascinating zoology collection preserved in spirit.

As we explore some of the Darwin Centre’s 27 kilometres of shelves, you’ll encounter numerous treasures hidden among the 22 million animal specimens housed here.

You’ll meet Archie, our 8.62-metre-long giant squid, view specimens collected by Charles Darwin himself and learn more about our cutting-edge research.

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