London’s Natural History Museum is set to open a new immersive experience presented by David Attenborough.
Our Story with David Attenborough opens on 19 June in the Jerwood Gallery and provides a 360-degree cinematic experience.
Guests will explore the saga of our species through state-of-the-art projection technology and real-life footage of the natural world.
New 360-degree cinematic experience
“Humanity is the most influential species on Earth. We depend entirely on this magnificent planet, yet its future is in our hands,” Attenborough said.
“My hope is that visitors of all ages will experience our extraordinary journey at the Natural History Museum and come away feeling inspired, informed and most of all, empowered about their integral role in our world.
“This is our story and we can all play a significant role.”
The new show begins at the start of the planet more than 4 billion years ago, providing “an immersive escape where the story of our species will come to life around us”, said Doug Gurr, director of the Natural History Museum.
The institution’s mission “has always been to create advocates for the planet”, Gurr said.
In recent months, the Natural History Museum has opened a new gallery to inspire climate action, and has funded 12 regional museums and cultural partners across the UK to run climate action events this year.
The new gallery, Fixing Our Broken Planet, was created to explore some of the biggest challenges facing our planet.
Our Story with David Attenborough is produced in collaboration between Attenborough and Open Planet Studios.
Images courtesy of the Natural History Museum
