Events
A R Wallace – The Forgotten Evolutionist
An exhibition by Fred Langford Edwards.
5 November 2009 – 8 February 2010.
At the first public reading of the Wallace and Darwin papers on Natural Selection on 1 July 1858 the two men were given equal status and recognition. However, whilst Darwin is celebrated, Wallace has faded from the popular history of scientific thought.
This exhibition is part of a Wellcome Trust funded project to research and promote the contributions of Alfred Russel Wallace to the theories of Natural Selection and Evolution. Working with Dr George Beccaloni of the Natural History Museum, Fred Langford Edwards has explored many university and public collections of natural history, and made two extended research visits to the Amazon Basin and the Maly Archipelago. The resulting work explores the life, ideas, and surviving collections of Wallace, and the physical harships he endured during his travels.
Twilight at the Museum
Wednesday 17 February 2010, 4:30-7:00
Bring a torch and explore the museum after dark. Discover amazing nocturnal animals and how they see the world at night. With craft activities and trails to guide you round in twilight.
For details of other museums taking part in this event, visit University of Cambridge Museums and Collections
Admission free. Family friendly. Everyone welcome. All children must be accompanied.
February half term activities
Feeding time at the Zoology Museum
Tuesday 16 and Thursday 18 February 2010, 11:00-12:00 and 2:00-3:00
How does a snake bite? Or a cow chew? With teeth and jaws galore, explore animal eating habits with this interactive, hands on talk. But please do not feed the exhibits!
Admission free. No need to book. Family friendly. Everyone welcome. All children must be accompanied.
Explorer Packs
Explorer packs will be available to borrow in the museum over the half term holiday (13-20 February). If there are none spare in the gallery, please ask a member of staff.
Coming soon: Cambridge Science Festival
13 March 2010, 11:00-4:00
Colourful Creatures at the Museum of Zoology
See the world in a new light. From butterfly wings to peacock feathers, discover how and why animals produce their amazing colours, and find out how different animals see colours. Hands on activities, competitions and displays.
Embrace your wild side with the Wildlife Trust
Get active in a wild way and find out more about where to encounter nature locally and how to protect and improve habitats for wildlife.
Admission free. Everyone welcome. Children must be accompanied.