Hidden Treasures: Darwin Centre’s Zoology spirit building

Get a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse of the 27 kilometres of shelves, 22 million specimens and cutting-edge scientific research in the Darwin Centre’s Zoology spirit building. See hidden treasures such as the giant squid and specimens collected by Charles Darwin.

Date:
 Daily August 22nd – 27th, 11.45am – 12.30pm

Booking details: Visit www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/daytime-events/talks-and-tours/spirit-collection-tours/ to book your place

Special conditions / access information:
Meeting point is the Darwin Centre Spirit Building at the information desk. Please note that you will need to be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start of the tour. Bags are not allowed on the tour – they can either be left in our cloakroom (normally £1 per item) or locked in our unattended lockers at the start of the tour.
There are 9 places available on each tour


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