A new immersive exhibition chronicling the history of the human species, presented by Sir David Attenborough, is set to open at the Natural History Museum this week.
Our Story with David Attenborough explores the journey of humankind from its earliest origins, combining real-world footage with 360-degree immersion.
Created in collaboration with Open Planet Studios, the exhibition marks a first-of-its-kind experience for the museum and will open to the public on June 19.
Photographs from the exhibition preview showcase dazzling wildlife imagery alongside breathtaking landscapes and star-filled skies.
Bursting with colour, the exhibition invites audiences to fully immerse themselves in the wonders of the natural world.
In the voiceover, Sir David reflects on humanity’s past and expresses his hopes for the future for both people and the planet.
Speaking about the exhibition previously, Sir David 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.”
The exhibition will be held in the Museum’s Jerwood Gallery and will be around 50 minutes long.
Dr Doug Gurr, Director of the Natural History Museum, said: “Our Jerwood Gallery has played host to some of our most unique experiences. Our Story with David Attenborough will certainly be one of its most special, as the Gallery will be transformed into an immersive escape where the story of our species will come to life around us.
“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.”
Jonnie Hughes, Co-Founder and Director of Open Planet Studios, said:"We have had the pleasure of working with Sir David on a host of projects over the years. He is always eager to investigate new ways of telling stories.
“Hence, it was no surprise to us that he jumped at the chance to work on this 360° immersive experience. By surrounding the audience with wonderful imagery, music and sound, we can take them anywhere and to any time, from the very birth of life at the bottom of the ocean on the ancient Earth, to a rainforest clearing populated by a family of gorillas, to the near future, when we have all played a part in building a better, more stable world.
“The Jerwood Gallery at the Museum is the best location we could have imagined for this experience to exist - it is the perfect partner to the new Fixing Our Broken Planet gallery next door."
