Museum highlights A selection of some of the most important specimens and displays in the Museum, chosen by our collections managers.
Out of the Deep Out of the Deep Brand new permanent display featuring two large plesiosaurs, extinct reptiles of the Jurassic seas Out of the Deep
Mary Anning's Ichthyosaur Mary Anning's Ichthyosaur This tiny 'fish-lizard' was discovered in 1835 by the famous British palaeontologist Mary Anning Mary Anning's Ichthyosaur
Whale skeletons Whale skeletons Look up and discover our Cetacean collection suspended from the roof Whale skeletons
Nantan meteorite Nantan meteorite Nantan meteorite This nickel-iron meteorite fell from space! It's also the oldest thing you can see and touch in the Museum
Gemstones Gemstones Gemstones Beautiful, durable and rare – discover this incredible collection of colourful treasures
Red Lady of Paviland Red Lady of Paviland Red Lady of Paviland Learn about the oldest human remains found in the UK
Trilobite wall Trilobite wall Selenopeltis, Calymenella and Dalmanitina: meet the 450-million-year-old creatures from Morocco Trilobite wall
Skeleton parade Skeleton parade Skulls, horns, antlers, teeth and limbs – explore how evolution has shaped every part of these impressive mammals Skeleton parade
Interested in the Museum's highlights? Find out more in our new Rare and Wonderful book - describing unique pieces from the collection Find out more
