Sir David Attenborough to present immersive experience at Natural History Museum

The naturalist and broadcaster, who is known for BBC documentaries including Wild Isles and the Planet Earth series, turns 99 in May and will draw upon his career and hopes for the planet in the immersive display that opens this June.

Our Story With David Attenborough, located in the museum’s Jerwood Gallery, includes cinematic projection technology that will bring the gallery walls and floor to life with footage of the natural world.

Sir David, 98, said: “Humanity is the most influential species on Earth.

“We depend entirely on this magnificent planet, yet its future is in our hands.

“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.”

Beginning at the start of the planet, more than four billion years ago, Sir David documents our earliest beginnings and how we came to change the world aro...
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