Events

Visit the Museum to see our amazing nature inspired ceramics created by local primary school children. We have been working across the winter with three local primary schools and a ceramic artist, Louise Beale.

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.

Join us for this 45 minute, free, expert led session, suitable for children aged 2-5. Two sessions to choose from: 10.30am to 11.15am or 11.30am to 12.15pm

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

Celebrate Pride Month this June with an LGBTQ+ tour of the museum collection. Our volunteer guides share their personal selection of fascinating stories about gender and sex in the animal world at the Museum of Zoology.

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

Join us LIVE online as we chat to experts about urban wildlife, plus we will be showcasing the amazing work of our Young Zoologists. Get your urban wildlife questions ready for our experts on the night! 

Join us at the Museum as we discover and celebrate urban animals at this family activity day. Lots of craft activities going on in the Museum, plus a chance to add your own creative artwork to our Zoology Garden!

Solve the monkey puzzle in the Museum, and learn more about our cheeky animal friends with stories and play.

Join us for this 45 minute, free, expert led session, suitable for children aged 2-5. Two sessions to choose from: 10.30am to 11.15am or 11.30am to 12.15pm

Please book ahead. 

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