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June 8 2026

Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep – New Exhibition at the Natural History Museum

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Embark on a journey beneath the waves of the Jurassic oceans and meet the fiercest marine reptiles ever lived. Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep at Natural History Museum dives deep into the lives of prehistoric giants once ruled the oceans.

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Meet the Legends of Earth Prehistoric Oceans

Jurassic Oceans- Monsters of the Deep Exhibition at the Natural History Museum London

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When we hear Jurassic Period, we can list a number of dinosaurs that once roamed the lands. But what about the oceans?

Natural History Museum’s new exhibition, Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep, invites kids and adults for a fearless underwater journey to explore gigantic gnarly toothed predators.

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Meet the Mosasaur you probably remember from Jurassic Park Rebirth (2025), also known as the T. Rex of the sea.

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There is an entire section dedicated to sharks, including the greatest shark ever swum in the oceans, the Megalodon. This monster was three times bigger than a Great White Shark and could open its jaw to 2.5 metres wide.

What’s the Connection Between Jurassic Predators and Pokémons?

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Plesiosaur was a long-necked dinosaur with four flippers that Pokémon fans might recognise as Lapras, the water/ice Pokémon.

It’s an interesting fact that although Plesiosaur was a very successful predator that survived long after the end of the Jurassic Period, its body plan hasn’t evolved in any other animal.

Did you know that there is a dinosaur named after a Pokémon?

We’ve seen lots of beasts that inspired fictional monsters, but is there any real-life species actually named after a fictional character? The answer is yes! Aerodactylus is named after the well-known purple Pokémon, Aerodactyl.

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There is a video recreating an underwater attack, skeletons and fossils and even a model of an Ichthyosaur brain moulded (the blue area in the picture above) from the fossil of a skull.

This is how an Ichthyosaur would have looked like

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It’s mind-blowing how much information palaeontologists can get from simply creating a mould of the inside of a dinosaur skull! From that brain mould, we know that Ichthyosaur was fast and had very good eyesight and smell.

Other fossils show that Ichthyosaur haunted in groups and would have camouflaged well in the water.

Touch a Real Mosasaur Tooth and Hold Fossil Dinosaur Poo

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Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep brings you close to prehistoric beasts as you can ever get.

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You have the rare opportunity to touch a REAL Mosasaur tooth, a full Plesiosaur skeleton fossil, hold fossil dinosaur poo (yes, that’s real poo!) and feel what shark’s skin feels like.

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Touch a Baryonyx claw, one of the most massive predators ever walked on Earth and rate the deadliest creatures ever ruled the oceans with a ‘fierce factor’.

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Run your fingers on the teeth of an Ichthyosaur skull and learn why their eye sockets were covered with bone.

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Want to know how big Plesiosaur really was? Measure yourself up against one and feel how its prey would have felt millions of years ago (and whisper a thank you these creatures are no longer lurking in the oceans).

The full skeleton of a full-grown Plesiosaur is on display. This is the exact skeleton high-school student, Tadashi Suzuki found in Japan in 1968 in a riverbank near his home.

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Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep is more than just an exhibition with fossils and skeletons. It’s a real educational adventure where kids (and adults) can learn something new without even realising it.

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Guided audio tour, interactive displays, informative signages and breath-taking displays give visitors an insight into the lives of the creatures lived millions of years ago and how palaeontologists know the dinosaurs’ hunting patterns, diet, eyesight, and even their colours.

It’s a truly hands-on experience designed the way both kids and adults enjoy.

Practical Info

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Address

Natural History Museum | Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD

(Nearest station is South Kensington station and Gloucester Road station | Piccadilly, Circle & District lines)

Opening Times

22^nd May 2026 – 3^rd January 2027

Entry from 10am – 4:30pm daily

Tickets

Adult off-peak: £15

Adult peak: £17.50

Child (4-17 years) off-peak: £7.50

Child (4-17 years) peak: £8.75

Book your tickets on Natural History Museum’s official website.

Ready for your next adventure? Hidden medieval museum in London. The Museum of the Order of St John tells the story of an ancient organisation established by knights that exists and operates even today under the same logo.

April 18 2026

Exit Reality. Enter Fun. Welcome to the Paradox Museum London

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Do you believe your brain or your senses? Step into a world where nothing makes sense, yet everything feels real. Paradox Museum is located just a stone throw away from Knightsbridge station and is designed to challenge your perceptions while having great fun.

Book your ticket with Fever and use discount code: ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF!

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A Museum Has Never Been So Fun

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Unlike many other museums, Paradox Museum actively encourages kids and grown-ups alike to touch, climb and jump.

Known for its mind-bending illusions and super Instagrammable spaces, Paradox Museum quickly became one of the most popular family-friendly attractions in London following its opening in 2024.

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There are over 50 immersive spaces to enjoy, including a Zero Gravity Room where you can pretend, you’re a crew member of Artemis II.

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Don an invisible cloak and dissolve into the walls just like Harry Potter, sit on a sofa that ‘cuts you into half’, serve your own head on a plate at a dining table, sit on a giant chair which isn’t really a chair and try to walk straight in the spinning Paradox Tunnel.

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Go upside down in the Paradox Underground and step into a mind-blowing neon paradise.

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There’s a mirror maze and lots of brain-teasing interactive elements. If you’re a curious mind, make sure you scan the QR codes provided at each attraction and learn the science behind the fun!

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Tons of Insta-worthy moments and lots of laughter guaranteed!

Solve Challenges and Receive a Gift from the Gift Shop

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Form teams, pick a side (‘Team Brain’ or ‘Team Eyes’), complete missions, solve riddles and win a prize from the gift shop.

Great fun with kids, plus little ones learn a lot about physics, optical illusions and how the human brain works while having a lot of fun!

You can join the challenge if you choose the VIP package which includes flexi entry on your chosen day, a goodie bag full of fun puzzles, entry to the Zero Gravity Room and your activity sheet.

The Ultimate Kids Birthday Party Venue

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Do you have a little one with birthday coming up?

Paradox Museum’s party room, The Dragon’s Nest is here to host the ultimate birthday party little ones will remember.

Choose a package with food and drink (including the birthday cake) or bring your own and enjoy unlimited access to the museum’s attractions, try face painting, get a balloon animal from a balloon artist and enjoy the mind-blowing tricks of a magician.

Check the available packages here.

Practical Info

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Address

Paradox Museum London | 90 Brompton Rd, London SW3 1JJ

(Nearest station is Knightsbridge station. Piccadilly line)

Opening Hours

Mon & Thu: 10am – 7pm

Fri: 10am – 8:30pm

Sat: 9:30am – 9pm

Sun: 9:30am – 7:30pm

Tickets

Book your ticket with FEVER

Use discount code: ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF!

TIP: Choose the VIP Package to get flexible entry on your selected date, a fun Paradox Bundle and entry to the Zero Gravity Room, plus a fun activity sheet you can do with the kids.

Book your birthday party here

Ready for your next adventure? Looking for more family friendly activities? Ride on London’s secret underground mini train: the Mail Rail at the Postal Museum. Enjoy a very entertaining ride while learning how people relied on the postal service before the emails and the Internet and visit the Postal Museum’s interactive permanent exhibition.

May 15 2024

New Exhibition at Japan House London – Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN

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Japan is synonymous with exemplary design yet, it doesn’t have its own national design museum.

Seven leading Japanese designers with completely different disciplines were asked, “If there were a permanent Japanese design collection, what would you put in it?”. Their diverse responses are the subject of Japan House London’s newly opened exhibition: Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN

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Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN

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“Spanning ten millennia, this exhibition is an experiment in imagining what a design museum of the future might look like. It is about speculation and collaboration.” – says Director General and CEO of Japan House London, Sam Throne.

Seven well-known Japanese creators, from filmmakers to fashion designers, were asked to try to find an answer of a simple yet complex question: “What is design?”

Kuramori Kyōko, Director of Design Museum Foundation

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As Kuramori Kyōko, Director of Design- DESIGN MUSEUM Foundation and Chief Producer of NHK explains, design shouldn’t necessarily be an intricate and super expensive piece of art. Design can be an everyday object we can find connection to in our everyday lives.

This is why ‘Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN’ exhibition showcases artefacts that have close connection to our lives, such as toys, fashion or even cutlery.

Hand-Picked Artefacts from Well-Known Japanese Creators

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The exhibition showcases Japanese artists’ and creators’ chosen national treasures spanning 10,000 years across Japan, chronologically telling the story of each individual piece.

Originally thousands of different objects have been collected by DESIGN MUSEUM Foundation to be potentially displayed at a future Design Museum Japan.

Out of the thousands of objects, seven individual pieces were selected that, the curators thought, would be the most suitable for the UK audience.

The selected seven objects are set to represent different parts of Japan from North Japan all the way to Kagoshima Prefecture at the Southwestern tip of the island.

It was also important to showcase diverse objects from pottery to fashion to music from both male and female creators.

Design Treasure Hunt

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The exhibition has been created to be like a treasure hunt.

Each creator’s chosen object has its own section to tell the story of the artefact on display and why the artist picked that particular item.

Visitors are encouraged to walk around the display cubes and read quotes from the artist and interesting facts about the object displayed. This gives an experience similar to a treasure hunt.

Highlights of the Exhibition

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Fashion designer Morinaga Kunihiko presents Noro priestess garment. It’s a talismanic patchwork garment made from different clothes from the whole community in order to protect the young priestess from harm.

The triangular shapes represent butterflies that are believed to carry the soul of their ancestors. This garment has never left Japan before, therefore it’s a very unique opportunity for visitors to marvel at this wonderful piece.

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One of Japan’s most influential textile designers, Sudō Reiko showcases sportswear inspired by huge paper lanterns, presented in Toyama’s Yotaka Andon Festival. The festival is also called ‘Fighting Lantern Festival’ because of the violent clashes of enormous lanterns with warrior pictures painted on them.

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Filmmaker Tsujikawa Kōichirō has chosen wooden spinning tops from Hyōgo because, according to Kōichirō, a spinning toy is the first designed object a human comes into contact with in their life.

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Architect and ex-SEGA video game designer Mizuguchi Tetsuya presents a ‘transacoustic piano’ from Shizuoka. The piano has an embedded speaker that creates a sonic experience that can be felt throughout the entire body.

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Architect Tane Tsuyoshi offers earthenware from over 10,000 years ago from the Jōmon Period and explores how these potteries still impact Japanese design today.

Be Part of the Exhibition – Add Your Design Treasure

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The exhibition ends with two activities.

Visitors are invited to share their own ideas about design and what designs mean to them. Simply grab a piece of paper provided and write down what design means to you and place it on the wall. The aim is to cover the entire wall with colourful papers full of ideas and thoughts about design.

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Is there a particular design close to your heart? Grab a small piece of paper and a little flag and write down (or draw) what design it is and in which country it can be found. When you’ve finished, pierce the flag in the country in the world map on the wall and connect your flag with your paper.

Need some assistance? A friendly member of staff is always there to help you put your paper and flag on the wall if needed.

Practical Info

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Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN

Address

Japan House London | 101-111 Kensington High St, London W8 5SA

Opening Times

15 May – 8 Sept 2024

Mon – Sat: 10am – 8pm

Sun & Bank Holidays: 12pm – 6pm

Tickets

FREE | Booking a time slot is encouraged. You can book your free time slot on Japan House London official website

Ready for your next adventure? You still have a chance to visit Bandai Namco Cross Store’s free One Piece pop-up to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the anime series and Luffy’s birthday.