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Highlights
Our website is evolving
Uncover the stories behind Museum specimens and collections, the fascinating work of our scientists, and our latest exhibitions in our new section Discover.
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Blogs and forums
Follow Museum scientists as they carry out fieldwork around the world, look behind the scenes at the life of a Museum curator, or ask experts for help identifying insects, fossils and more.
Popular content
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Dino Directory
Which dinosaurs lived in Britain and the rest of the world? Check out our guide to over 300 dinosaurs.
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False widow spider guide
Get identification tips and separate fact from fiction with the help of our expert guide.
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Prehistoric world in pictures
View scientifically accurate art that brings to life strange and intriguing prehistoric creatures.
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Meet our scientists
Find out about the experts transforming our knowledge of the natural world.
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Museum treasures
Uncover the fascinating stories behind some of the most exceptional items in the Museum collections.
Videos
Secrets of the Stegosaurus skeleton
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Stegosaurus’ arrival and its first few months at the Museum as it underwent detailed scientific examination.
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