Natural History Museum, tonies Launch Collaboration

The Natural History Museum and tonies have announced a new collaboration. Launching Aug. 8, the Natural History Museum: Discovery Crew Clever Pocket Tonie series will feature four immersive adventures.

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 has 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 the natural world, past and present, from encounters with prehistoric creatures and diving with deep sea creatures, to getting a closer look at gigantic garden critters and 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,” says Maxine Lister, head of licensing, 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.”

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“It’s been fantastic to work alongside the amazing Natural History Museum team on the new Natural History Museum: Discovery Crew 4-piece set,” says Rhian Hawkins, head of brand U.K., tonies. “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.”