Find out how to build your own contemporary clock in this making and programming workshop.
Ages 11+
Learn about the origins Atari's 1980 arcade game Missile Command before jumping into Scratch development.
Ages 9+
During this special 30-minute museum tour, in-house gaming experts will guide you through the history of videogames from the seventies to modern day.
Why not come dressed up as your favourite retro game character!
Ideal for ages 6+
Have you ever wondered how you make and fit a horseshoe? Come and see farrier Gavin Moody's shoeing demonstration at the museum.
Gavin Moody has 25 years’ experience as a farrier and has worked with some of horseracing’s most prestigious yards.
For further information and to book tickets in advance visit www.nhrm.co.uk.
Design and make your own beautiful clay tile with real glass tesserae to use as a hanging decoration or a coaster.
Ages 7+
Design and make your own beautiful clay tile with real glass tesserae to use as a hanging decoration or a coaster.
Ages 7+
Book onto a wildlife walk or drop-in (during normal Garden opening hours on Sat 24 July) to discover, identify and record the wonderful wild animals and plants of the Garden.
Zoology Live! 2021: Land, Sea and Sky
Join us for the Zoology Live! Online Festival 2021. We have three fantastic livestreams lined up for you, broadcast live from the Museum of Zoology at 7pm on Wednesday 30 June, Thursday 1 July and Friday 2 July. This year we are exploring animals of land, sea and sky. Sign up here for reminders for these three livestreams, and details of where to find more information about this online event.
Enjoy escaping into the world of art with your baby. This online interactive session is a relaxed invitation to look at art works in playful ways.
For babies up to 12 months and their adults, but if you have older children at home, then they would be very welcome to join in too.
May's Fitz Family First is all about Mini-Beasts!
- Join Helen from our learning team to make a door hanging inspired by the protective scarab beetle in our ancient Egyptian collection. Online via zoom. Free, but booking essential.
- Other on demand activities to do at home can be find on our website here.
