Events: detail
Voyages of Discovery: Department of Zoology: Into the twenty-first century
- Hosted by:
- Natural History Museum
- Speaker:
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Professor Phil Rainbow, Natural History Museum Department of Zoology
Dr Robert Prys-Jones, Collections Manager, Natural History Museum Department of Zoology
Professor Geoff Boxshall, Natural History Museum Department of Zoology
Dr Tim Littlewood, Natural History Museum Department of Zoology
- Starts:
- February 26, 2008 at 07:00 pm
- Ends:
- February 26, 2008 at 09:00 pm
- Location:
- Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
Professor Phil Rainbow invites you into the world of zoology in the twenty-first century before introducing three key speakers. Collections Manager Dr Robert Prys-Jones discusses adding value to collections through enhancing the data accompanying the Museum’s bird specimens. Professor Geoff Boxshall talks about hunting for crustaceans in the caves of Sulawesi, Indonesia, followed by Dr Tim Littlewood who is getting ahead by going round in circles.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- No
Additional information
Discover some highlights of the Museum’s scientific research in this series of six evening lectures. Each lecture explores the work of a scientific department with an introduction by the department head, followed by fully illustrated talks from scientists and research staff.
Lectures begin at 19.00 and end at 21.00. Doors open at 18.00 for light refreshments and the chance to view a selection of Museum specimens. Suitable for adults and children aged 14 and over.
Tickets
Advance booking essential. Series ticket £50.00, £30.00 for Members. To book call +44 (0)20 7942 5792/5899, lines open Monday to Friday 9.00-17.30. Last booking date 15 February. A series ticket covers entry to all six lectures. We regret we cannot give refunds for individual lectures not attended.
For more information
- Contact person:
- Natural History Museum
- Phone:
- 020 7942 5792/5899
- Website:
- Voyages of Discovery: Department of Zoology: Into the twenty-first century
