Darwin Centre
Opens September 2009
The impressive new Darwin Centre building is seen here from the Museum's Wildlife Garden (shown as an artist's impression).
From September 2009 Museum visitors and scientists will share the excitement of exploring, studying and preserving the natural world in the new Darwin Centre. This 8-storey, £78 million landmark building completes the Darwin Centre's development, which is the most significant expansion at the Museum since it moved to South Kensington in 1881.
Watch a video and read our news article about this dramatic new building.
The new Darwin Centre is a state-of-the-art scientific research and collections facility that will be used by the world's leading scientists. It is also an awe-inspiring new public space for visitors to explore the natural world in a thrilling and innovative way.
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A place for visitors
Discover the exciting, unique experience you will have as a visitor to the new Darwin Centre in 2009. Marvel at the giant cocoon of specimens inside and see how science is studied.
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Architecture
Find out about the design and construction of the state-of-the-art new Darwin Centre building when it opens in September 2009.
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Science in the Darwin Centre
Uncover the science that hundreds of scientists will do in the new laboratory space using the centre’s vast collection of plant and insect specimens.
Architectural highlights gallery
Get a glimpse of its greatness. View the centre’s architectural features from all angles in our slideshow.
Darwin Centre supporters
The Natural History Museum is grateful for the support of the following donors.
