Natural History Museum and tonies to inspire next generation of explorers in new collaboration

The Natural History Museum has sealed a new collaboration with tonies, which will see a new series launching on 8 August.

The Natural History Museum: Discovery Crew Clever Pocket Tonie series will feature four immersive adventures that will aim to inspire every child’s inner natural explorer.

Within each uniquely crafted story, little learners will encounter three intrepid young explorers – Ruari, Jo and Hamid – as they embark on fascinating journeys through time, each starting at the Museum. tonies worked closely with some of the Museum’s 370 world-leading scientists to curate four unique stories to sit on the Toniebox that are both factually accurate and communicative for young listeners.

As part of the series, children and families alike will be fully immersed in adventures across all corners of our natural world, past and present. From thrilling encounters with prehistoric creatures and diving with deep sea creatures, to getting a closer look at gigantic garden critters. Even meeting some of the Museum’s most influential characters from history, including Charles Darwin and Mary Anning.

“Creating advocates for the planet is fundamental to our Museum mission,” commented Maxine Lister, head of licensing at Natural History Museum. “tonies do such wonderful work in crafting stories that are educational and engaging for young learners and, with the wealth of historical knowledge within our Museum walls, this collaboration felt only natural.”

Joining brands including Disney, Roald Dahl, Marvel and Peppa Pig, the Natural History Museum is the latest institution to come onboard among tonies roster of releases. The collaboration continues the institution’s venture into children’s licensing following recent tie-ups with Dunelm and Galt Toys.

The National History Museum: Discovery Crew 4-piece set will retail for £19.99 and launches as part of tonies new Clever Pocket Tonie range.

Rhian Hawkins, tonies head of brand UK, said: “It’s been fantastic to work alongside the amazing Natural History Museum team on the new Natural History Museum: Discovery Crew 4-piece set.  The Natural History Museum is an iconic destination for children with a passion for learning, which has made this the perfect collaboration for us.  tonies have always loved to inspire and ignite young minds with our innovative audio platform, so this is a very fitting partnership to kick-off the launch of the Clever Pocket Tonie range.”

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