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This is a family event where you can grab a funky fabric based dinosaur book and follow a trail through the Natural History Museum. Find out about all aspects of a dinosaurs life in this interactive exhibition.

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7, (020 7942 5000) Suitable for families under 5, 10am. Open daily free

Jurassic Ark

Take the Jurassic Ark trail at this fun filled family activity exhibition here you can you can learn all about the animals that lurked in the shadows of dinosaurs.

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 (020 7942 5000) £1.50, 10am,

Nature Live Event

From dinosaurs and deep sea fish to evolution and climate change, this topical programme of events brings together scientists and visitors to explore and discuss the natural world.

Natural History Museum Marine Invertabrates, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 (020 7942 5000) Free, !2.30pm, 2pm

Nature Live Event - Meet a Chocolate Maker

Meet a local chocolate maker to find out about the intricacies of growing cacao plants harvesting beans and inventing new recipes.

Natural History Museum, Marine Invertabrates, Cromwell Road, London SW7 (020 7942 5000) Wed 5 Aug, 2.30pm, free.

NARM

NARM (Naming and Role Model) Photographic Exhibition of British male model of African descent including artefacts are on display in West London

Community Gallery, Brent Museum, Willesden Green Library Centre, 95 High Road, London NW10 (020 8450 5987) 11am - 9pm, Free

The Annual Open

This exhibition is an unselected exhibition of works in all media with two £500 awards for the best exhibits .

CGP London, Centre of Southwark Park London SE16 Sun 12 Jul - Sun 2 Aug , 2pm -5pm

MAHOGANY ARTS

Artist Eric Young shows his Mahogany range at this exhibition. Mahogany.com Arts Gallery, 155 Bellenden Road, Dulwich, London SE15 (07852 915 548). Mon - Fri, 2pm-5pm; Sat and Sun, 10am -6pm. Free.

CUMING FAMILY GALLERY

Discover the history of the family and their curious collection. Explore objects from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, as part of this permanent exhibition.

The Cuming Museum, Old Walworth Town Hall, 151 Walworth Road, London SE17 (020 7525 2332). 10am. Free.

AFRICAN WORLDS

A permanent exhibition dedicated to African arts and culture.

Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 (0870 906 3803). Free.

STEPHEN WILTSHIRE GALLERY

Stephen Wiltshire holds a permanent exhibition at the Royal Opera Arcade.

Royal Opera Arcade, London SW1 (020 7321 2622). Free.

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS: AFRICA

This display presents a diverse group of objects with links to the African Diaspora. The artist focuses on the relationships between people and public collections.

Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 (020 7942 2211). Free.

SUGAR JOURNEYS

Use the paintings and drawings on display in the London Sugar and Slavery Gallery to follow the history of the sugar trade. Find out how it changed the world and the legacies for us today.

Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Canary Wharf, London E14 (0870 444 3855). 12.30pm, 2.45pm. £5.

LONDON, SUGAR AND SLAVERY

This is a permanent exhibition that looks at London's contribution to the sugar industry and slave trade.

Museum in the Docklands, Hertsmere Road, London E14 (0870 444 3857). 10am-6pm. Open daily. www.museumindocklands.org.uk

Published: 27 July 2009
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