Acer palmatum, although there are more than 100 species of maple worldwide, only one species (Acer campestre) is native to the UK.

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Activities

Inspiring activities for everyone

The Museum runs programmes of activities for school groups, families and adults. Explore the activities happening now and in the near future.

  • A school group in a the Darwin Centre
    School activities

    Explore the many activities and resources that we offer for students and teachers.

  • Photograph of an earth Lab activity looking at specimens through a microscope
    Adult activities

    Expand your knowledge of the natural world with our adult learning activities.

  • A family with an Explorer backback, enjoying the Mammals gallery
    Family activities

    Engage in our vibrant and entertaining family learning programme.

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Cartoon image of a hatchet fish on a museum pass

In World War II the Museum was used as a secret base to develop new gadgets for allied spies, including an exploding rat!