Events

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Natural History student working with bird specimens
2 July to 28 October

Community Case: Natural History Investigators

See objects that inspired young people to explore their interest in the natural world
Bat close-up at the Museum
25 July 2018 to 8 January 2019

Bats: The Mystery Beings

Wytham Woods' studies of UK bat populations offer a unique insight into our often misunderstood 'night dwellers'. Suitable for all. Free.
shout out for women
3 September 2018 to 1 January 2019

Shout Out for Women in Science

Highlighting some of the notable women throughout history who shaped science, find these pop up displays next to specimens around the museum.
Suitable for all. Free.
metallyticus splendidus
6 September to 1 November 2018

Presenting... Marvellous Mantodea

An insight into the diverse and interesting world of praying mantis, including original illustrations by John Obadiah Westwood.
Suitable for all. Free.
Carved botanical capital depicting British ferns
Every Friday, 2.30pm & 3.15pm (except during school holidays)

Architecture tours

Take a free volunteer-led tour to learn about the Museum’s Grade 1-listed building.
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Second Tuesday every month, 7-9pm

Café Scientifique

Meet prominent researchers from a variety of sciences to discuss their work.
Palaeontologist explaining fossils
Thursday 20 September, 2:30pm

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts.
Suitable for all. Drop in.
meet the experts
Saturday 22nd September, 2 to 4pm

Meet the Experts

Drop in for a chat with science experts about a host of subjects and get hands-on with science.
Suitable for families. Drop in.
Family Friendly Sunday
Sunday 23 September, 2 to 4pm

Family Friendly Sundays

Family friendly trails, crafts, backpacks and more, all provided by Museum volunteers.
Drop in.
insects children public
Monday 24 September, 2:30pm

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts.
Suitable for all. Drop in.
tarantula hands
Tuesday 25 September, 2:30pm

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts.
Suitable for all. Drop in.
Charles Darwin insects in Oxford
Wednesday 26 September, 2:30pm

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts.
Suitable for all. Drop in.
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Wednesday 26th September, 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Wild Oxford - Nature in the City

The Wild Oxford project is now into its fifth successful year of restoring and managing some very valuable ‘hidden gem’ wildlife habitats within urban Oxford. The project is a flourishing
Suitable for adults and young people. Free. Please book.
imran sea stars echinoderms
Thursday 27 September, 2:30pm

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts.
Suitable for all. Drop in.
Operation Earth science show performers in costume
Saturday 29th September, 2pm and 3pm

Operation Earth: Live Science Shows

Prepare to be amazed by our spectacular family science show all about planet Earth.
Ages 6+
Family Friendly Sunday
Sunday 30 September, 2 to 4pm

Family Friendly Sundays

Family friendly trails, crafts, backpacks and more, all provided by Museum volunteers.
Drop in.
Palaeontologist explaining fossils
Monday 1 October, 2:30pm

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts.
Suitable for all. Drop in.
insects children public
Tuesday 2 October, 2:30pm

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts.
Suitable for all. Drop in.
tarantula hands
Wednesday 3 October, 2:30pm

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts.
Suitable for all. Drop in.
Charles Darwin insects in Oxford
Thursday 4 October, 2:30pm

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts.
Suitable for all. Drop in.
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Thu 4 Oct, 7.30-8.30pm

A Honeybee Heart has Five Openings

Author Helen Jukes talks to entomologist Zoe Simmons about keeping honeybees.
Suitable for adults and young people
autism friendly
Sat 6 Oct, 8-10am

Autism-Friendly Opening

A relaxed morning opening for families in a quiet environment.
Suitable for families.
meet the experts
Saturday 6th October, 2 to 4pm

Meet the Experts

Drop in for a chat with science experts about a host of subjects and get hands-on with science. Suitable for families. Drop in.
Family Friendly Sunday
Sunday 7 October, 2 to 4pm

Family Friendly Sundays

Family friendly trails, crafts, backpacks and more, all provided by Museum volunteers.
Drop in.
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