Acer palmatum, although there are more than 100 species of maple worldwide, only one species (Acer campestre) is native to the UK.

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All bookings should be made at least three weeks in advance. Visits and workshops are popular and availability varies, so please book early.

To make a provisional booking you can use our Booking enquiry form

 or call our friendly booking team on +44 (0)20 7942 5555 Monday-Friday 10.00-13.00. Someone from the Museum will contact you and ask for further information about your group or venue, before confirming your booking.

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Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
UK

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Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5555
Monday-Friday 10.00-13.00
Booking enquiry form

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Our fossil insect collection includes Rhyniognatha hirsti, the world's oldest fossil insect, dating back some 400 million years.