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Swirl around with a murmuration, chirp along with the dawn chorus and see if you have the stomach to sniff a stinky seabird egg. From feeling their heartbeats to seeing through their eyes, get to know our beaked buddies better.</p> <p>Meet the oldest modern bird in the world the so-called wonderchicken, find out what a pigeon has in common with a ferocious T. rex and discover how these winged wonders managed to survive the mass extinction that wiped out all the other dinosaurs.</p> <p>Today there’s more than 11,000 species. From pigeons to penguins, ostriches to ospreys, birds live on every single continent on Earth, so what’s the secret to their success? From sucking blood to bathing in acid, our feathered friends have found surprising, clever and downright freaky ways to survive.</p> <p>But the way we live our lives is beginning to affect how they live theirs. 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Plus, you'll get to skip all the queues!</p> <p><b>Family membership from £6 a month.</b></p> </div>  <div class="tile__cta" data-gtm-component="tile-cta-button"> <a href="/support-us/membership.html" class="button button--primary button--grey-dark button--with-icon"> Join now <span class="button__icon button__icon--chevron"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 150 150"> <path d="M50.03,25.628l50,50l-50,50"></path> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="text parbase"> <div data-gtm-component="text"> <p>Exhibition supported by Associate Donor</p> </div> </div> <div class="foundation5image parbase"> <div> <figure class=" flow" role="group"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.placeholder.480.480.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.thumb.480.480.png"/> <source media="(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 768px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.placeholder.768.768.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.thumb.768.768.png"/> <source media="(min-width: 769px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.placeholder.1920.1920.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.thumb.1920.1920.png"/> <img class="lazy" src="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.placeholder.1920.1920.png" data-src="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.thumb.1920.1920.png" alt="The Huo Family Foundation logo"/> </picture> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="text parbase"> <div data-gtm-component="text"> <p>In affiliation with</p> </div> </div> <div class="foundation5image parbase"> <div> <figure class=" flow" role="group"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.placeholder.480.480.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.thumb.480.480.png"/> <source media="(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 768px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.placeholder.768.768.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.thumb.768.768.png"/> <source media="(min-width: 769px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.placeholder.1920.1920.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.thumb.1920.1920.png"/> <img class="lazy" src="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.placeholder.1920.1920.png" data-src="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.thumb.1920.1920.png" alt="The RSPB logo"/> </picture> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="text parbase"> <div data-gtm-component="text"> <p><a href="/support-us/our-supporters/rspb.html"><b>Find out more</b></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section cmp-layout-container"> <div class="layout-row hidden-for-activity" data-columns="2|21" id="hide-me-adult-blurb"> <div class="layout-column flow"> <div class="text parbase"> <div data-gtm-component="text"> <p><span class="emphasis">They’re the chirpy crumb cleaners of our pavements and the inspiration for many of our favourite sayings, but how well do we really know our feathered friends?</span></p> <p>From penguins at the poles to ospreys over the oceans, birds are literally everywhere! But how did they come to rule the roost?</p> <p>Packed with specimens from the world’s biggest bird collection, our new exhibition explores their epic evolutionary story. From surviving the mass extinction that wiped out all the other dinosaurs to evolving into the more than 11,000 species alive today, we’ll delve into the secrets of their success.</p> <p>Whether it’s sucking blood or bathing in acid, they’ve found surprising and frankly shocking ways to survive on every continent on Earth. Join us and immerse yourself in their brilliant and bizarre lives. Step into a swirling murmuration, lose yourself in the dawn chorus and find out if you could be outwitted by a raven.</p> <p>Plus, see the world – a changing world – through their eyes with our UV experience. With many species now being affected by the way we live our lives, discover if there’s a way we can help these remarkable creatures to soar once more.</p> </div> </div> <div class="ctabutton"> <a class="button button--cta button--filled button--secondary button--with-icon button__text" data-gtm-component="cta-button" href="https://ticketing.nhm.ac.uk/events/BIRDS-BADM"> Book your tickets <span class="button__icon button__icon--chevron"> <svg version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 150 150" enable-background="new 0 0 150 150" xml:space="preserve"> <path d="M50.03,25.628l50,50l-50,50"></path> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="layout-column flow"> <div class="tile">  <div id="tile-65715934b6" class="tile__content" style="--tile-backgroundColor: #F8DC00" data-layout="stacked" data-imgpos="right" data-ratio="twothirds" data-backgroundColor="#F8DC00" data-gtm-component="tile"> <div class="tile__body"> <div class="tile__heading"> <h3>Free for members</h3> </div> <div class="tile__text"> <p>Become a member to get unlimited free entry to Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre, as well as exclusive viewing hours, talks from our scientists, family mornings and great discounts. Plus, you'll get to skip all the queues!</p> <p><b>Adult membership from £6 a month.</b></p> </div>  <div class="tile__cta" data-gtm-component="tile-cta-button"> <a href="/support-us/membership.html" class="button button--primary button--grey-dark button--with-icon"> Join now <span class="button__icon button__icon--chevron"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 150 150"> <path d="M50.03,25.628l50,50l-50,50"></path> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="text parbase"> <div data-gtm-component="text"> <p>Exhibition supported by Associate Donor</p> </div> </div> <div class="foundation5image parbase"> <div> <figure class=" flow" role="group"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.placeholder.480.480.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.thumb.480.480.png"/> <source media="(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 768px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.placeholder.768.768.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.thumb.768.768.png"/> <source media="(min-width: 769px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.placeholder.1920.1920.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.thumb.1920.1920.png"/> <img class="lazy" src="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.placeholder.1920.1920.png" data-src="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.thumb.1920.1920.png" alt="The Huo Family Foundation logo"/> </picture> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="text parbase"> <div data-gtm-component="text"> <p>In affiliation with</p> </div> </div> <div class="foundation5image parbase"> <div> <figure class=" flow" role="group"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.placeholder.480.480.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.thumb.480.480.png"/> <source media="(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 768px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.placeholder.768.768.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.thumb.768.768.png"/> <source media="(min-width: 769px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.placeholder.1920.1920.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.thumb.1920.1920.png"/> <img class="lazy" src="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.placeholder.1920.1920.png" data-src="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/rspb-logo-colour-38px.png.thumb.1920.1920.png" alt="The RSPB logo"/> </picture> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="text parbase"> <div data-gtm-component="text"> <p><a href="/support-us/our-supporters/rspb.html"><b>Find out more</b></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section cmp-layout-container"> <div class="layout-row hidden-for-activity" data-columns="2|21" id="hide-me-rspb-blurb"> <div class="layout-column flow"> <div class="text parbase"> <div data-gtm-component="text"> <p><span class="emphasis">Birds may have been around for millions of years and inhabit every continent on Earth, but these remarkable creatures still hold many secrets.</span></p> <p>Featuring more than 120 specimens from one of the most important bird collections in the world, our new exhibition tells their incredible story like never before. From surviving the mass extinction that wiped out all the other dinosaurs to their evolution into the more than 11,000 species alive today, we delve into the secrets of their success.</p> <p>From intriguing behaviours to brilliant survival tactics, we invite you into their fascinating lives. Step into a swirling starling murmuration, be immersed in the dawn chorus and uncover corvid intelligence.</p> <p>Through extraordinary fossils and exquisite specimens, including a genuine auk egg, we’ll look not only into their past but also to their future. With the pressures of our rapidly changing world affecting many species, is there a way we can help them to thrive again?</p> </div> </div> <div class="ctabutton"> <a class="button button--cta button--filled button--secondary button--with-icon button__text" data-gtm-component="cta-button" href="https://ticketing.nhm.ac.uk/events/BIRDS-BADM"> Book your tickets <span class="button__icon button__icon--chevron"> <svg version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 150 150" enable-background="new 0 0 150 150" xml:space="preserve"> <path d="M50.03,25.628l50,50l-50,50"></path> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="layout-column flow"> <div class="tile">  <div id="tile-02601fcd22" class="tile__content" style="--tile-backgroundColor: #F8DC00" data-layout="stacked" data-imgpos="right" data-ratio="twothirds" data-backgroundColor="#F8DC00" data-gtm-component="tile"> <div class="tile__body"> <div class="tile__heading"> <h3>Free for members</h3> </div> <div class="tile__text"> <p>Become a member to get unlimited free entry to Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre, as well as exclusive viewing hours, talks from our scientists, family mornings and great discounts. Plus, you'll get to skip all the queues!</p> <p><b>Adult membership from £6 a month.</b></p> </div>  <div class="tile__cta" data-gtm-component="tile-cta-button"> <a href="/support-us/membership.html" class="button button--primary button--grey-dark button--with-icon"> Join now <span class="button__icon button__icon--chevron"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 150 150"> <path d="M50.03,25.628l50,50l-50,50"></path> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="text parbase"> <div data-gtm-component="text"> <p>Exhibition supported by Associate Donor</p> </div> </div> <div class="foundation5image parbase"> <div> <figure class=" flow" role="group"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.placeholder.480.480.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/events/one-off-events/HFF-Logo.png.thumb.480.480.png"/> <source media="(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 768px)" 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parbase"> <div data-gtm-component="text"> <h3>Peak ticket prices</h3> <p>Weekends, school holidays and bank holidays.</p> <p><b>Adult (17-59)</b>: £16.50<br /> <b>Child (4-16)</b>: £9.95<br /> <b>Family (1 Adult 2 Children)</b>: £29<br /> <b>Family (1 Adult 3 Children)</b>: £36.95<br /> <b>Family (2 Adults 1 Child)</b>: £34.25<br /> <b>Family (2 Adults 2 Children)</b>: £42.25<br /> <b>Family (2 Adults 3 Children)</b>: £50.25<br /> <b>Concession</b>: £13.20<br /> <b>Disabled Adult</b>: £13.20<br /> <b>Disabled Child: </b>£7.95<br /> <b>Disabled Person Companion:</b> free<br /> <b>RSPB Member Adult:</b> £13.20<b><br /> <b>RSPB Member Child:</b></b> £7.95<b><b><br /> <b>Art Fund adult (16-59)</b>:</b></b> £8.25<b><b><br /> <b>Art Fund concession</b>:</b></b> £6.50<b><b><br /> <b>School child:</b></b></b> £4.00</p> <p>Concession includes: Student, Senior 60+, Teacher, Disabled adult and Jobseekers</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-column flow"> <div class="text parbase"> <div data-gtm-component="text"> <h3>Off-peak ticket prices</h3> <p>Monday to Friday, excluding school holidays and bank holidays.</p> <p><b>Adult (17-59)</b>: £14.50<br /> <b>Child (4-16)</b>: £8.50<br /> <b>Family (1 Adult 2 Children)</b>: £25.50<br /> <b>Family (1 Adult 3 Children)</b>: £32.50<br /> <b>Family (2 Adults 1 Child)</b>: £30.25<br /> <b>Family (2 Adults 2 Children)</b>: £37.00<br /> <b>Family (2 Adults 3 Children)</b>: £44.00<br /> <b>Concession</b>: £11.50<br /> <b>Disabled Adult</b>: £11.50<br /> <b>Disabled Child:</b>£6.95<br /> <b>Disabled Person Companion:</b> free<br /> <b>RSPB Member Adult:</b> £11.50<b><br /> <b>RSPB Member Child:</b></b> £6.95<b><b><br /> <b>Art Fund adult (16-59)</b>:</b></b> £7.25<b><b><br /> <b>Art Fund concession</b>:</b></b> £5.95<b><b><br /> <b>School child:</b></b></b> £4.00</p> </div> </div> <div class="ctabutton"> <a class="button button--cta button--filled button--primary button--with-icon button__text" data-gtm-component="cta-button" 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information, visit <a href="/visit/access-at-south-kensington.html">Access at South Kensington</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text parbase section"> <div data-gtm-component="text"> <h3>Visitor information</h3> <p>Tickets include Museum entry after you've visited the exhibition.<br /> </p> <p><span>Please book the correct date, as your ticket can't be refunded or exchanged.</span></p> <p>Visitors tend to spend around 40 minutes to one hour in the exhibition. </p> <p>The content is aimed at those aged eight and over, but all ages are welcome. </p> <p><a href="https://www.nhm.ac.uk/support-us/membership.html">Museum Members</a>, <a href="https://www.nhm.ac.uk/support-us/patronage.html">Patrons</a> and <a href="https://www.nhm.ac.uk/support-us/our-supporters.html">Corporate Supporters</a> do not need to book and can visit the exhibition for free.</p> <p>RSPB Members must bring their RSPB Membership card or, if they have not received a card yet, a confirmation email as proof of 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src="/etc.clientlibs/nhmwww/clientlibs/clientlib-site/resources/images/svg-icons/quote.svg" alt="Single quote icon"/> <h3>It’s a really, really, really, really, really good, 10-out-of-10 exhibition!</h3> <img class="quote__icon--after" src="/etc.clientlibs/nhmwww/clientlibs/clientlib-site/resources/images/svg-icons/quote.svg" alt="Single quote icon"/> </div> <p class="quote__citation">Seagull Boy</p> <p class="quote__role"></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section cmp-layout-container"> <div class="layout-row " data-columns="1" id="layoutcontainer-48e82b9223"> <div class="layout-column flow"> <div class="text parbase"> <div data-gtm-component="text"> <h3>Birds events coming up</h3> <p>Experience Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre at one of our unique events bringing you closer to the exhibition. All events below include entry to the exhibition.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section cmp-layout-container"> <div class="layout-row " data-columns="3" id="layoutcontainer-89d719b780"> <div class="layout-column flow"> <div class="tile">  <div id="tile-0e7ce28040" class="tile__content" style="--tile-backgroundColor: " data-layout="stacked" data-imgpos="right" data-ratio="twothirds" data-gtm-component="tile"> <div class="tile__image"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/Exhibitions/birds/Birds-exhibition-space-calendar.jpg.placeholder.480.480.png" data-srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/Exhibitions/birds/Birds-exhibition-space-calendar.jpg.thumb.480.480.jpg"/> <source media="(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 619px)" srcset="/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/Exhibitions/birds/Birds-exhibition-space-calendar.jpg.placeholder.620.620.png" 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Brilliant and Bizarre</h3> </div> <div class="tile__text"> <p>Get to know our beaked buddies better away from our busy daytime crowds at one of our accessible morning visits designed specifically for our disabled and neurodiverse visitors.</p> <p>10.00–11.00 every third Wednesday and Saturday until 14 December</p> <p>Adult tickets from £13.70 </p> </div>  <div class="tile__cta" data-gtm-component="tile-cta-button"> <a href="/events/birds-access-visits.html" class="button button--primary button--grey-dark button--with-icon"> Find out more <span class="button__icon button__icon--chevron"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 150 150"> <path d="M50.03,25.628l50,50l-50,50"></path> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-column flow"> <div class="tile">  <div id="tile-49101fab5c" class="tile__content" style="--tile-backgroundColor: " data-layout="stacked" data-imgpos="right" data-ratio="twothirds" data-gtm-component="tile"> <div 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