Unveiling Hidden Treasures: Exploring the Natural History Museum's Behind-the-Scenes Collections

The video introduces a new initiative at a famous museum, allowing public access to previously unseen collections. The Darwin Center offers guided tours showcasing 22 million pickled animals, including specimens collected by Charles Darwin and Captain Cook. The Spirit Collection, a key feature, is used for scientific research and includes historic specimens. Recent acquisitions and the collection's history, starting with Sir Han Sloan's contributions, are also highlighted.

What new experience does the Darwin Center offer to visitors?

• A virtual reality tour of the museum

• Workshops on specimen preservation

• Access to the museum's library

• Guided tours of hidden specimens

Which famous naturalist is the Darwin Center named after?

• Galileo Galilei

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

What is the significance of the Spirit Collection?

• It is a collection of rare gemstones

• It is used for scientific research

• It is a collection of modern art

• It contains ancient manuscripts

Who began the museum's collection and when?

• Charles Darwin in 1831

• Isaac Newton in 1700

• Sir Han Sloan in 1753

• Captain Cook in 1768

Where is the museum's collection currently housed?

• The British Library

• The Victoria and Albert Museum

• The South Kensington Natural History Museum

• The Royal Academy of Arts