Join us for some (trilo)bite-sized fun as we explore the earliest animals on Earth that evolved millions of years before the dinosaurs.
Meet Lara Uttinger, a scientist researching this ancient world, from the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge. Chat with Lara about long-extinct animals unlike anything you might find today, and find fossil evidence of these animals in the Museum.
Investigate real fossils and use these to make your own trilobite replica fossil to take home.
All welcome, especially suitable for families with babies and young children.
These free events build upon our ‘Family Welcome Project’, a participatory research project with the North Cambridge Child and Family Centre.
No need to book, just drop in!
Drop-in runs 10am-12pm.
Join us for some (trilo)bite-sized fun as we explore the earliest animals on Earth that evolved millions of years before the dinosaurs.
Meet Lara Uttinger, a scientist researching this ancient world, from the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge. Chat with Lara about long-extinct animals unlike anything you might find today, and find fossil evidence of these animals in the Museum.
Investigate real fossils and use these to make your own trilobite replica fossil to take home.
This month we are talking all about birds!
This is an expert led session in the Museum. There are two sessions, one at 10.30 and another at 11.30. Both are the same.
Please book ahead as spaces are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Only children need a ticket.
At the Disability Friendly Opening, the museum will be open exclusively for families with children with sensory sensitivities. This event is aimed at children with special educational needs who usually find visiting museums overwhelming due to conditions that affect their sensory processing and/or have a developmental disability.
Join artist Sally Todd who will lead fun, hands-on, playful activities for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their grown-ups. This relaxed and social session takes place around the Museum.
The afternoon session, 1-2pm, is suitable for babies aged 0-18 months and their parents and carers.
Note: A family ticket is for up to 2 adults with up to 3 children.
Drop into our fun, hands-on activities and get trained up for a summer of fossil and rock hunting. Rummage in everyday gravel and be amazed by your fossil finds. Learn how to identify the three main rock types using our beautiful specimens. Go the extra mile and use our scientists’ lab techniques to reveal rocks that glow under UV light, and minerals that form a rainbow of colours under powerful microscopes.
Drop into our fun, hands-on activities and get trained up for a summer of fossil and rock hunting. Rummage in everyday gravel and be amazed by your fossil finds. Learn how to identify the three main rock types using our beautiful specimens. Go the extra mile and use our scientists’ lab techniques to reveal rocks that glow under UV light, and minerals that form a rainbow of colours under powerful microscopes.
Drop into our fun, hands-on activities and get trained up for a summer of fossil and rock hunting. Rummage in everyday gravel and be amazed by your fossil finds. Learn how to identify the three main rock types using our beautiful specimens. Go the extra mile and use our scientists’ lab techniques to reveal rocks that glow under UV light, and minerals that form a rainbow of colours under powerful microscopes.
Join artist Sally Todd who will lead fun, hands-on, playful activities for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their grown-ups. This relaxed and social session takes place around the Museum.
The morning session, 10.30-11.30am, is suitable for children aged 18 months-5 years and their parents and carers.
Note: A family ticket is for up to 2 adults with up to 3 children.
