Saturday 16 November, 10am - 4pm. Free, drop-in
November’s Saturday opening is all about maps, as we host the University’s Dr Sara Caputo for a very special exploration in partnership with the Being Human Festival. Explore the fascinating history of a device we often take for granted, and discover new ways of visualizing our place in the world.
What’s on?
Join us for a free drop-in session and explore our new handling boxes, designed with multi-sensory elements to enhance the museum experience for younger visitors.
Activity boxes to explore:
Maths and Measuring
Science of Sound
The Art and Science of Light
Human Body
Earth and Space
Inventions and Discoveries
Modelling Science
Join us for a free drop-in session and explore our new handling boxes, designed with multi-sensory elements to enhance the museum experience for younger visitors.
Activity boxes to explore:
Maths and Measuring
Science of Sound
The Art and Science of Light
Human Body
Earth and Space
Inventions and Discoveries
Modelling Science
Investigate beautiful minerals and meteorites close-up, using our powerful microscopes. Use them as inspiration to make decorations representing real minerals, for a Hallowe'en window with difference!
Drop-in, no booking required.
Investigate beautiful minerals and meteorites close-up, using our powerful microscopes. Use them as inspiration to make decorations representing real minerals, for a Hallowe'en window with difference!
Drop-in, no booking required.
There will be picture books, drawing materials, sensory play resources, as well as tips and ideas to help you enjoy your visit to the Museum.
There’s no need to book, just drop-in.
These free drop-in events build upon the Museum's ‘Family Welcome Project’, a participatory research project with the North Cambridge Child and Family Centre.
Image: My Linh Le Photography
Our creative club is back!
Designed for children aged 8-14 with special educational needs and disabilities who usually find visiting museums overwhelming due to conditions that affect their sensory processing and/or have a developmental disability.
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 us this October Half Term for some spooky crafts and a have a go at our spooky quiz! Plus handle real specimens with our expert volunteers.
The craft session will take place in our Discovery Room in the Lower Gallery, 12 noon to 4pm. FREE, just pop in. No need to book.
Date:
Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 - 12:00 to 16:00
Find animals big and small in the Museum of Zoology. Hear stories, play games and make your own whale tail to take home with you.
Suitable for ages 2-5.
There are two sessions, one starting at 10.30 - 11.15 and another starting at 11.30 - 12.15. Both sessions are the same.
