Join exhibition curator, Dr Andrew Kitchener, to learn how research into our primate collections is shaping our understanding of the biology and conservation of monkey species around the world today. 

The first exhibition of its kind to show primates behaving as they would in the wild, 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' brings together more than 50 taxidermy specimens, including monkeys, apes, lemurs and lorises.  

In this spotlight talk, exhibition curator Dr Andrew Kitchener will share his insights into the making of the exhibition and discuss the cutting-edge primate research taking place at the National Museums Collections Centre. 

Discover the incredible contributions our primate collection has made and continues to make towards taxonomy, scientific and conservation research today.  

Dr Andrew Kitchener is Principal Curator of Vertebrate Biology at National Museums Scotland and curator of 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family'. 

Good to know

• There will be time for audience questions following the talk. Questions can be asked on the day or submitted in advance by emailing publicevents@nms.ac.uk.
• The 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' exhibition will be open to visit before and after the talk. Paid exhibition tickets must be purchased separately, and can be booked in advance online.
• This event will be held in the Auditorium, just behind the Collecting Stories gallery, on Level 1. 

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