3rd August 2008 - by Mark Shaw
London's excellent Natural History Museum Proves - The Best
Things in Life Are Free
Most people are extremely dubious when offered the promise of
free entertainment, especially free entertainment in one of the
most expensive cities in the world.
Most people are extremely dubious when offered the promise of
free entertainment, especially free entertainment in one of the
most expensive cities in the world.
On top of that, the words 'history' and 'museum' are enough to
send most people running into the nearest hills. That is, if it
were sunny. I took a quick look at the typical British summer
rain storm outside and decided that the nearest hills would
probably be pretty soggy by now.
So I threw aside my prejudices and made my way towards one of
London's proudest buildings, The Natural History Museum.
The imposing building looms over Cromwell Road, hard faced yet
comfortably inviting at the same time. I was drawn up the stone
steps and a strange feeling came over me, as if I were about to
discover the secrets of the world.
And I was...well at least a few of them.
Hailed as; "One of the world's greatest resources for all
things," the famous museum does not disappoint. Including fresh
and exciting temporary exhibitions like the 'Amazing
Butterflies' exhibition and 'Darwin's Canopy' the museum has
kept an innovative and exciting atmosphere.
The huge museum houses more than 70 million different
specimens, some of which were collected by famous explorers
such as Captain James Cook. Meteorites from Mars, extinct
species and a full size blue whale skeleton are just a few of
the amazing sights on display.
I found that the museum is divided into sections so that you
can easily pick and choose what you want to see. I ended up
wanting to see everything so that's probably why it took me
over four hours to get round!
There are loads of little cafes and a restaurant dotted around
the museum; I would personally like to recommend the brownies
and the tuna sandwiches. Not the usual dry, overpriced and
thinly sliced fare you get at most public attractions.
I would highly recommend the museum as one of the best days out
in London. It's a great testament to our capital and a great
way to spend a rainy summer day, hell it's a great way to spend
a sunny summer day.
I defy anyone to cease to be impressed with National History,
even moaners who scream that the museum is turning into a
children's theme park. I say; "What a brilliant idea." Who
better to get interested in the history of our planet and its
precious species than the children of today?
At a time when we are desperately trying to preach the
importance of looking after our planet, the fragility of human
existence hangs on the strings of young society's understanding
and intelligence.
It can't be expected that the little nippers are going to enjoy
stuffy and joyless exhibitions whilst they wander around
miserably with charcoal, intently sketching caged whale
bones.
That's just not going to happen is it? Not today. As for me I
certainly know where ill end up when the inevitable rain comes
again tomorrow. London Science Museum, here I
come!
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