How many dinosaurs can you identify? How many scientific names of plants could you recite? Do you know the easiest scientific name for an animal to remember is Gorilla gorilla? [At least for me anyway.]
If you think the film ‘A Night at the Museum’ starring Ben Stiller is fun and awesome, then this is ten times more than that. [Or hundred times?]
The Natural History Museum has a collection of millions of specimens that covers millions billions of years. If that’s not enough to challenge how you think about the natural world around you, their hundreds of scientists conducting science research will convince you otherwise.
Normally visitors would’ve shared the things found inside the museum. I myself took gazillion photos of dinosaur fossils, meteorites, preserved specimen of rare species and Darwin’s statue. But that would defeat the purpose of having the museums. So here I’d just share the shots I took of the museum building, where in itself is a sight to behold for architecture lovers.
Sometimes dubbed as ‘cathedral of nature’, work began in 1873 and was completed in 1880. I would spend hours just staring at this grand structure. And a lifetime won't be enough to marvel the collection inside the museum.
Admission is free, and donations are very much welcome. Find more about them here -> nhm.ac.uk
So if people call you a geek, relax. That's the new age 'swag.'
Calmly recite to them the Table of Elements so they can learn a lesson or two.
Okay, can't help it! Here's a Stegosaurus fossil life-size model!
I was transported to my 7 year old self in an instant. :)
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