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Object Handling

Handle objects related to our displays and exhibitions

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Science Saturdays

Meet scientists to investigate real natural history specimens from the collection. Ages 8+

Science Short at the Museum of Natural History

Science Short

A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the First Animals exhibition. Suitable for all. Drop in...

A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the First Animals exhibition. Suitable for all. Drop in.

A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the First Animals exhibition. Suitable for all. Drop in.

A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the First Animals exhibition. Suitable for all. Drop in.

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Family Friendly Sundays

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

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Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

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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The Return of the Pine Marten

Currently recovering in some areas such as Scotland and Wales, the pine marten is arguably Britain’s most charismatic...

Currently recovering in some areas such as Scotland and Wales, the pine marten is arguably Britain’s most charismatic mammal. Discover more in this talk by pine marten expert, Johnny...

Currently recovering in some areas such as Scotland and Wales, the pine marten is arguably Britain’s most charismatic mammal. Discover more in this talk by pine marten expert, Johnny Birks.

Currently recovering in some areas such as Scotland and Wales, the pine marten is arguably Britain’s most charismatic mammal. Discover more in this talk by pine marten expert, Johnny Birks.

super science saturday

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

Café Scientifique

Meet prominent researchers from a variety of sciences to discuss their work.

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Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

Marrella splendens, the most common arthropod from the Middle Cambrian Burgess Shale on Fossil Ridge, British Columbia.

The Cambrian Explosion: The Evidence of Exceptionally Preserved Fossils

Yale University's Professor Derek Briggs on the discovery of soft-bodied fossils which reveal remarkable animal...

Yale University's Professor Derek Briggs on the discovery of soft-bodied fossils which reveal remarkable animal evolution over 500 million years ago.

Yale University's Professor Derek Briggs on the discovery of soft-bodied fossils which reveal remarkable animal evolution over 500 million years ago.

Yale University's Professor Derek Briggs on the discovery of soft-bodied fossils which reveal remarkable animal evolution over 500 million years ago.

Hands on

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

Carved botanical capital depicting British ferns

Architecture tours

Take a free volunteer-led tour to learn about the Museum’s Grade 1-listed building.

fossils bones public

Object Handling

Handle objects related to our displays and exhibitions

family friendly sundays photo

Family Friendly Sundays

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

tarantula hands

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

Curious cubs

Pick up an activity bag and explore the Museum with some of our furry friends. Drop in. Free. Suitable for under...

Pick up an activity bag and explore the Museum with some of our furry friends. Drop in. Free. Suitable for under 5s.

Pick up an activity bag and explore the Museum with some of our furry friends. Drop in. Free. Suitable for under 5s.

Pick up an activity bag and explore the Museum with some of our furry friends. Drop in. Free. Suitable for under 5s.

Charles Darwin insects in Oxford

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

tarantula hands

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

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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Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

Carved botanical capital depicting British ferns

Architecture tours

Take a free volunteer-led tour to learn about the Museum’s Grade 1-listed building.

fossils bones public

Object Handling

Handle objects related to our displays and exhibitions

family friendly sundays photo

Family Friendly Sundays

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

tarantula hands

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

fossils bones public

Object Handling

Handle objects related to our displays and exhibitions

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