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 is the purpose of the new initiative at the museum?

What types of specimens can the public now see at the museum?

What is the significance of the Spirit Collection?

Who were some of the notable figures associated with the specimens in the collection?

How did the collection at the museum begin?