Explore the new Darwin Centre
See inside the spectacular cocoon
Watch this short video to get a glimpse inside the dramatic new building.
Dr Mike Dixon, the Museum’s Director, describes what the Darwin Centre is all about and what it means to the Museum, the collections and our vital research.
Join collection managers Geoff Martin and Peter Stafford and plant geneticist Karen James as they tour the collections and reveal some magnificent specimens that will be moving to the new facility.
The new Darwin Centre opens in September 2009.
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- Presented by: Mike Dixon
- Date: 03 September 2008
- Duration: 5:43
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