Join project curator Abigail Baker on a tour of 'Islanders: The Making of the Mediterranean’ where she will share her exclusive highlights from the exhibition.

Travelling back in time you will discover that the borders of the tropical region have been dynamic throughout the history of life on Earth with clues that have allowed us to understand the extent of the tropical belt, with a focus on the fossil record. You will then study current patterns of geographic distribution of plant diversity on Earth – discovering that it is not homogeneous, but dramatically different between continents.

Discover complex, intriguing and challenging stories about power within our collections on a series of new walks.

Join an exciting opportunity to share and exchange stories and ideas on objects linked to our current investigation of the legacies of empire and enslavement. Join the conversation.