Image: Sir David Attenborough at the Natural History Museum © The Trustees of NHM
The new 50-minute, 360° experience at the Jerwood Gallery combines projection technology with real footage as Sir David explains life’s beginnings on Earth.
The Natural History Museum has announced a new immersive experience, Our Story with David Attenborough, opening in June.
Located in the Museum’s Jerwood Gallery, the experience will combine projection technology and real-life footage of nature.
The experience sees Attenborough explain the beginnings of life on planet earth, and “reflects on the good and the bad he has witnessed” through his career.
The 50-minute, 360° immersive experience has been created in collaboration between Sir David and Open Planet Studios, which has previously produced show including ‘David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet’ for Netflix.
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Sir 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.”
Dr Doug Gurr, director of the Natural History Museum, added: “Our mission has always been to create advocates for the planet, and we’re honoured that Sir David and Open Planet Studios will be helping us achieve this with this captivating exploration into humanity’s past and future.”
Visitors are expected from June 2026.
