- Darwin Centre, South Kensington
- Saturday 15 March and Sunday 23 March, 14:00
- Adult: £35, Child: £35, Members: £28
Deaf-led BSL Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Spirit Collection
Join us for this British Sign Language deaf-led tour of the Museum's spirit collection.
Join John Wilson behind the scenes for a British Sign Language deaf-led tour around the Museum's fascinating spirit collection.
Explore some of the Darwin Centre's treasures among the 22 million animal specimens housed here.
You'll see Archie, the 8.62-metre-long giant squid, view specimens collected by Charles Darwin and learn more about how the collections are used for our scientific research.
Please note this tour is in British Sign Language and does not include a voiceover.
Visiting information
- The tour is suitable for adults and children aged eight and over. This age limit is in place because the tour content, specimens covered and chemical smells in the tank room are not suitable for younger children. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Due to the chemical smells in the tank room, the tours may also not be suitable for pregnant visitors
- Bags are not allowed on the tour, but free use of the cloakroom is included in your ticket
- If you'll be using a wheelchair on this tour, please let us know in advance so can we make appropriate arrangements
- Please arrive at the Turbinaria coral bay in Hintze Hall a few minutes before your tour is scheduled to begin
- Your tour ticket grants you access to the Museum up to one hour before your scheduled tour. If you plan to arrive earlier, you may need to get a general admission ticket or join the walk-in queue
- Got a question? Email us
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