Eggstraordinary Easter Eggventure; 6 to 22 April, 10am to 5pm Eggsplore the Museums with an eggciting egg-hunters trail! Available during opening hours.
Book now 30 May The Deep; the Hidden Wonders of Our Oceans and How we can Protect Them. Join Marine Biologist and consultant for BBC1’s Blue Planet II series Professor Alex Rogers for a sobering but hopeful talk on the state of our oceans.’ Part of Festival of Nature
Book now 31 May Jericho Comedy’s Night at the Museum: Science and Nature An evening of stand-up comedy about nature, science and the environment as part Oxfordshire's Festival of Nature in partnership with BBOWT
1 Jun Wildfair Meet scientists, wildlife and conservation groups and some of the creatures they study at our annual Wildfair, the big launch of the Festival of Nature. Co-hosted with BBOWT. Drop in, free.
2 Jun Family Friendly Sundays Family friendly trails, crafts, backpacks and more, all provided by Museum volunteers. Drop in.
3 Jun Monday Drawing Bring your sketchbook and draw the Museum with Fusion Arts where artist Grace Exley will be on hand offering short tutorials and advice. Some drawing materials will be available. Free. Drop-in.
3 Jun Spotlight Specimen An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.
4 Jun Spotlight Specimen An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.
5 Jun Spotlight Specimen An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.
6 Jun Spotlight Specimen An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.
Book now 6 Jun Eager; the surprising, secret life of beavers and why they matter. Environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb discusses the subject of his latest, award-winning book 'Eager', the Beaver and how its reintroduction is benefiting the world’s ecosystems.’ Part of Festival of Nature. Free, but must book.
7 Jun Architecture tours Take a free volunteer-led tour to learn about the Museum’s Grade 1-listed building.
Book now 7 Jun The Unexpected Truth about Animals with Lucy Cooke Zoologist and television presenter Lucy Cooke (Springwatch and Curious Creatures) dispels the myths and reveals the scientific truths about some of the world's most and least popular animals in this animated talk. Part of the Festival of Nature.
8 Jun Doing Up Our Flies A behind-the-scenes look at the British fly collections. Meet the experts and learn about the UK's 7,000+ species of fly! Free, drop in.
8 Jun Science Saturdays Meet scientists to investigate real natural history specimens from the collection. Ages 8+. Free. Drop in.
8 Jun Science Short A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the Bacterial World exhibition. Drop in.
9 Jun Family Friendly Sundays Family friendly trails, crafts, backpacks and more, all provided by Museum volunteers. Drop in.
10 Jun A Little Look at... Bees Find out what our busy bees get up to on this guided walk around the Museum for toddlers to 5 years.
10 Jun Monday Drawing Bring your sketchbook and draw the Museum with Fusion Arts where artist Grace Exley will be on hand offering short tutorials and advice. Some drawing materials will be available. Free. Drop-in.
10 Jun Spotlight Specimen An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.
11 Jun Spotlight Specimen An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.
Find out more 11 Jun Café Scientifique Meet prominent researchers from a variety of sciences to discuss their work.
12 Jun Spotlight Specimen An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.
