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During the Spotlights of Naturalis, our experts share the latest knowledge, they show real collection pieces and talk passionately about their work in the museum.

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From 8 years old
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Free of charge

Spotlights
in Naturalis

DateSpotlight
Saturday 05-04We can find insects everywhere around us. Roy Kleukers is director of the knowledge center for insects (EIS) and will tell in his spotlight why research on insects is so important. (in Dutch)
Sunday 06-04How did dinosaurs become extinct? Geologist Rob van den Berg answers this question during his spotlight. (in Dutch)
Saturday 12-04This weekend is the National Bee Count. Merel Bozua will explain how you can recognize different kinds of bees. (in Dutch)
Sunday 13-04This weekend is the National Bee Count. Donna Teske will explain how you can recognize different kinds of bees. (in Dutch)
Saturday 19-04Luc Willemse has maintained the collection of grasshoppers for years. In this spotlight Luc shares why the insect collection of Naturalis is so special. (in Dutch)
Wednesday 23-04Yanell Braumuller investigates migration routes of extinct mammals. How did these animals adapt to climate change and which other factors played a part in the dispersion of these animals? (in Dutch)
Sunday 27-04Leiden participates this weekend in the City Nature Challenge. How can you recognize different plant species for science? Barbara Gravendeel gives an explanation. (in Dutch)
Monday 28-04In the NestWacht Project different species are determined with the help of smart nesting boxes. Marit Bogert of the TU Delft explains in the spotlight how these work.