A museum of modern nature
Exhibition
22 June 2017 - 8 October 2017
Help us create a different kind of museum of nature – one that celebrates our everyday relationship with the world around us.
Sharing Nature
What do you think best represents modern nature? Share your photos and stories with us online!
Choose your own summer
Trails
Would you like a playful path, a relaxed ramble or a deep dive into our collection this summer?
Cell
Body Squabbles
The wonderous world of you. Follow Rob Bidder's weekly webcomic, published every Friday.
Plague, pestilence, typhoid and terror
The Outsiders
Discover the human stories and personal tragedies behind terrifying epidemics in our six part series, The Outsiders.
A Heavy Reckoning
Book
A profound exploration by historian Emily Mayhew of the modern reality of medicine and injury in wartime, from the trenches of WW1 to the plains of Afghanistan.
Summer Butterfly Hunt
Hunt for the 'butterflies' among the library shelves, finding clues to answer a Summer-themed quiz along the way.
Symposium: Adapt / Modify
Symposium
Ticketed
Saturday 30 September
10:00-18:00
A day of in-depth discussions exploring the role of adaptations and modifications in our relationship with nature.
Personal Health Zines
Six zines that put health conditions back in the hands of the people who experience them.
Wellcome Shop
Our shop is now available online. Browse a selection of our quirky gifts and books, delivered to your door.
Curiosities from the Collection
A series of videos exploring our fascinating collections.
