• 12Jun

    Dive beneath the waves to the shallow tropical seas of coral reefs with stories and play. Suitable for children aged 2-5.

    Go on a journey to the tropical seas and discover the amazing animals that live on corals reefs. See real specimens and make your own reef animal to take home with you.

  • 12Jun

    Uncover the fascinating stories behind our collections, from the beetles of Charles Darwin to the tale of our fin whale.

  • 14Jun

    Animals don’t do sexual identity; they just do sex.’

    From same-sex sexual behaviour in giraffes and penguins to the scientists working in the field of zoology. How do the labels and categories we give animals affect the way we interact with the natural world?

  • 21Jun

    Animals don’t do sexual identity; they just do sex.’

    From same-sex sexual behaviour in giraffes and penguins to the scientists working in the field of zoology. How do the labels and categories we give animals affect the way we interact with the natural world?

  • 02Jul

    We will be LIVE online via You Tube chatting with Professor Helen Roy all about ladybirds - what would you like to know? Why are ladybirds different colours? What do they eat? How long do they live? Get your questions ready as we will be answering them live on the night!

  • 04Jul

    Join us for our biggest Family Day of the year! This year we are talking all about insects - from mini-beast hunts & behind the scenes tours to short talks for all the family. All FREE - we do hope that you come along! More details to follow........................

  • 10Jul

    Uncover the fascinating stories behind our collections, from the beetles of Charles Darwin to the tale of our fin whale.

  • 14Aug

    Uncover the fascinating stories behind our collections, from the beetles of Charles Darwin to the tale of our fin whale.

  • 11Sep

    Uncover the fascinating stories behind our collections, from the beetles of Charles Darwin to the tale of our fin whale.