Did all of the dinosaurs disappear? Is it true that whales used to live on land? Just how old are the oldest animals?
Travel back in time with us and take part in our hands-on activities to find the answers to these questions and more!
Meet scientists from the University of Cambridge Department of Earth Sciences who are studying the fossils of ancient animals to understand how they evolved. Chat to them about their work and find out what it's like to research some of the earliest animals on Earth.
Add a little science to your Halloween celebrations and discover the fascinating world of skeletons. Explore the bones tunic, find out what your bones do for you, and compare human and animal X-rays.
There will be a short, 5-minute talk about the objects at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. You can arrive at any time and stay for as long or as little as you like.
There’s no need to book, just drop-in. All welcome, especially suitable for families.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Add a little science to your Halloween celebrations and discover the fascinating world of skeletons. Explore the bones tunic, find out what your bones do for you, and compare human and animal X-rays.
There will be a short, 5-minute talk about the objects at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. You can arrive at any time and stay for as long or as little as you like.
There’s no need to book, just drop-in. All welcome, especially suitable for families.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Zoom back in time to the world of ancient Greece at the Museum of Classical Archaeology. Learn to weave like Athena, make your own helmet like Ares, and handle replica objects from everyday Greek life.
Join us and step into a world of gods, heroes, myths, and more...
Explore winter wildlife with stories and crafts at the Museum of Zoology. Suitable for ages 2-5.
Travel around the world in the Museum to find out how animals cope with the cold. Then settle down for some cosy stories and make your own hibernating bear to take home with you.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are two sessions, one at 10.30am and another at 11.30am. Both are the same.
Discover the amazing world of birds with stories and play at the Museum of Zoology.
Discover the amazing world of birds with stories and play. Handle real feathers, find the beautiful birds on display in the Museum, find out how some birds cope with the cold of winter, and make an owl mask to take home with you.
This event is suitable for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Only children need tickets. Adults with children under 1 do not need a ticket to attend.
Roar like a dinosaur discover fabulous fossils in the Museum of Zoology. Listen to stories of dinosaurs, find out about fossil footprints, and feel a real mammoth tooth.
This event is suitable for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Only children need tickets. Adults with children under 1 do not need a ticket to attend.
There are two sessions. One at 10.30 to 11.15 and another at 11.30 to 12.15. Both sessions are the same.
The much-anticipated Cambridge Botanic Lights returns for its fourth year, transforming Cambridge University Botanic Garden into a spectacular illuminated trail celebrating the extraordinary world of plants. This year’s event will again bring the Garden to life after dark with stunning displays and artistic interventions – creating a beautiful landscape for everyone to enjoy.
Come along to learn, engage and play, and discover what we can do to help conserve the fungal diversity around us.
Highlights include:
🍄A range of talks from expert speakers, covering fungal partnerships, their roles in agriculture, and how they inspire art
🔬Science stand with microscopes to discover fungi that live inside plants
🪵Learn about our local fungi with the Wildlife Trust for Beds, Camb & Northants
Join us for a relaxed and social session in the galleries with your baby. This sensory, playful session will introduce different ways to explore the gallery with your little one. This session is suitable for 0 – 18months.
Session runs 1-2pm
A family ticket is for up to two adults and three children
