Welcome to Antarctica
Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and least populated of the world’s continents with a unique landscape. Many explorers have travelled across Antarctica, trying to reach the centre of the continent, or to discover more about the animals and plants that survive there.
Learn more about Antarctica on our website or by visiting the Polar Worlds gallery at the National Maritime Museum.
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An Antarctic Journey with Dani
Listen along and join Dani on a journey to explore Antarctica.
Explore Polar Worlds
Come and visit the Polar Worlds gallery at the National Maritime Museum. See clothes that explorers wore on journeys to some of the coldest places on the planet, and have a look at food that's more than 100 years old!
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You made it to Antarctica! What did you see?
Why not try creating some Antarctic animals using a step by step guide created for families?
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How to make Antarctic Animals
From penguins to orcas, learn how to create your own Antarctic animals!
How to make a pop-up Antarctic scene
Find out how you can make a pop-up Antarctic scene!
How to make a colossal sea creature
Create your own squid out of recycled materials, inspired by those that make their home in the freezing Antarctic waters!