More than 300 scientists work across the Museum, including in our collections, library and archives and facilities.
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Research themes
Our ten research themes provide a focus for our work so we can find solutions to some of the biggest global challenges.
Projects
Explore our world-class research, supported by the Museum's collections and facilities.
Collections
Our 80 million objects span 4.5 billion years, from the formation of the solar system to the present day.
Science directorate
The Science Directorate provides the focus for policy, planning and management for the Museum's science.