Events: detail
Nature Live event: Slavery and plants event
- Hosted by:
- Natural History Museum
- Speaker:
- None listed
- Starts:
- November 29, 2007 at 07:00 pm
- Ends:
- November 29, 2007 at 09:00 pm
- Location:
- Natural History Museum, Darwin Centre, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
Nature Live event: Slavery and the natural world
A series of events giving a unique perspective on the transatlantic slave trade through plants and people using natural history collections. The Natural History Museum looks after millions of specimens, books and artworks. Some of these reveal aspects of the transatlantic slave trade. Join us for a series of interactive events that will bring science, history and your perspectives together to rediscover our shared past.
Slavery and plants event
From medicine to poison, enslaved people were empowered by their knowledge of the natural world. Join us to discover the fascinating uses of plants in everyday life.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- Yes
Additional information
This event is held at the Darwin Centre, entrance on Queen’s Gate, The Natural History Museum
All events are free of charge, but booking is required. Please call 020 7942 5555, Monday to Friday 10.00–13.00. Doors open early , please arrive in plenty of time before the start of the event.
Refreshments are available after each event. Materials to be shown are suitable for those aged over 16. Programme may be subject to change and/or cancellation. Those booked will be notified. Please visit www.nhm.ac.uk for more information.
