The Natural History Museum at South Kensington opened in 1881, thanks to the initiative of the famous palaeontologist Richard Owen. The building, designed by architect Alfred Waterhouse and made of terracotta stone, was described as the “cathedral of nature”. Inside, more than 80 million specimens are stored, most of them behind closed doors.
This tour will be an extraordinary opportunity to visit the Coleoptera collection (beetles) and see some of the most exceptional specimens collected by Darwin and Wallace.
When: Saturday, 29th of November, 10:30 am
Where: Outside the Staff Entrance on Exhibition Road (opposite Victoria and Albert Museum). Nearest station: South Kensington.
Approximate duration: 2 hours (adults only)
Price: Free
Note: Once the tour finishes, we will gather at The Gloucester Arms to enjoy a meal with Max Barclay, Curator of Coleoptera (34 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4RB).