Tree frogs, like this red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas), have sucker-like adhesive disks on the tips of the fingers and toes, which help them climb. Tree frogs, like this red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas), have sucker-like adhesive disks on the tips of the fingers and toes, which help them climb.

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'The Darwin Centre will show the public more of our vital research and our internationally important collections. I hope the centre will inspire people to think about the natural environment differently and in turn inspire them to take better care of our planet.'

Dr Michael Dixon - Director

More about the new Darwin Centre

Entry is free!

(there is a charge for temporary exhibitions)

Monday to Sunday10:00 - 17:50

The Museum is open every day except 24-26 December. Last admission is at 17:30.

 Natural History Museum at Tring opening times

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000

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Evolution has produced a great diversity of life on Earth. Meet some masters of disguise such as the chameleon and the mimic octopus in Life in Disguise. 

Discover some fascinating creatures of the sea including giant squids and surprising sharks in Life in the sea.

Want to study animals? Find out how to become an zoologist.

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OPAL Get inspired by nature in your local area and take part in the new nationwide project OPAL. 

What is evolution? SImply, it is genetic change over time. But there is much more to it than that.

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How did evolutionary theory develop? The theory of evolution was not accepted straight away when it was first proposed. Find out why

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Darwin-inspired gifts Get into evolution with Darwin-inspired gifts. From games, mugs, T-shirts, postcards and Darwin-exhibition binoculars. Check out the online shop.

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