What secrets are hidden within the Natural History Museum's eighty million specimens?
In short: Science communicator Alastair Hendry explores the unseen side of London's Natural History Museum. Joined by the institution's experts in mammal curation and conservation, he uncovers the fascinating narratives and mysteries buried deep within a massive collection that spans everything from dinosaur remains to meteorites.
The Natural History Museum in London houses a vast archive of over 80 million objects. This discussion, originally broadcast on 25 February 2021 as part of the Great Exhibition Road Festival, provides a rare look behind the scenes at the work required to maintain such an expansive collection.
By speaking with the museum's lead conservation expert and its primary curator of mammals, the video highlights the stories behind specific items, including giant squid specimens and prehistoric dinosaur bones. It serves as an invitation to understand the scientific labor and historical curiosity that define the museum's identity beyond its public galleries.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Mysteries of the Natural History Museum - with BSL Interpretation | Natural History Museum
- Also: www.nhm.ac.uk — Home | Natural History Museum
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