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Written by experts and sold throughout the world, our diverse range includes popular science titles, authoritative reference books, beautiful natural history art. Why not come and peruse our comprehensive range of natural history titles at our well stocked bookshop, where you can also receive our expert advice. A 5k and a 10k race for runners of all abilities to support the museum. The museum national dhistoire naturelle, established in paris in 1635, was the first natural history museum to take the form that would be recognized as a natural history museum today. View all books filter by natural history museum buildings at south kensington and tring and. Welcome to museum bookstore we are the home of exquisite illustrated books and captivating exhibition catalogues from museums across the world books that are a delight to read, look at and savour.
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