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February 2023
The Exotic Animal Trade: Past and Present with Dr Elle Larsson
Take a walk on the wild side! Would you want to take a hyena for a walk? Or have chimpanzees to tea? When did we start seeking out wild animals…
Find out more »I Want My Hat Back Trilogy
A bear has lost his hat. What if he never sees it again? WAIT! He has seen his hat. A fish has stolen a hat. And he’ll probably get away…
Find out more »Sow & Grow at Webbs, Millets Farm
Bring your budding gardeners along to Millet's Farm garden centre this February half term and sow some flowers... a fun and educational activity that children of all ages will love.…
Find out more »Ocean World
Dive into the underwater world of animal life and touch some real ocean specimens at the Oxford Museum of Natural History. You'll also get the chance to make your own…
Find out more »Ocean World
Dive into the underwater world of animal life and touch some real ocean specimens at the Oxford Museum of Natural History. You'll also get the chance to make your own…
Find out more »Meet the Researchers
Meet natural history researchers at the Oxford Museum of Natural History and get their help to carry out your own mini investigation. This event is for 10- 14-year-olds, as part…
Find out more »Hickory Dickory Dock
Are you ready for some panto magic? What happened to the clock in panto land? Why are there mice hiding in the clock? Who is the Pixie of the Clock?…
Find out more »Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar Beyond 2023
The Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar Beyond will be back on Saturday 18th February 2023! This FREE event is open to all. Fun for all the family and most suitable for…
Find out more »FUNomusic Family Concert: Mission Earth
Alasdair Malloy presenter Come and join the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra and Mission Earth Tour Guide Alasdair Malloy. They join a school trip from another galaxy to approach and orbit the Earth,…
Find out more »March 2023
Autism-Friendly Opening
A relaxed morning opening to explore the Museum collections in a quiet environment for families with members on the autism spectrum. More information, including a visual guide, will be emailed…
Find out more »A Little Look at… What Animals Eat
A thirty-minute guided tour around the Museum of Natural History led by a member of staff about what animals eat. Storytelling, specimen handling, and spotting animals on display. Recommended for…
Find out more »Super Science Saturday: Connected Planet
Meet and chat to scientists and nature experts at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History's family fun bonanza. Featuring over fifteen activity stands and games delivered by researchers from…
Find out more »Room on the Broom
A Tall Stories production Based on the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat…
Find out more »April 2023
Eggstraordinary Easter Family Trail
Egg-splore the Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum with an egg-citing egg-hunters trail! Find all of the hidden eggs around the Museum to discover fun natural history facts.…
Find out more »Fossil Fascination
Love fossils? Join the Oxford University Museum of Natural History for an afternoon packed full of fossil fascination. Touch fossils of creatures from millions of years ago and create some…
Find out more »Fossil Fascination
Love fossils? Join the Oxford University Museum of Natural History for an afternoon packed full of fossil fascination. Touch fossils of creatures from millions of years ago, and create some…
Find out more »May 2023
Funtopia at Banbury
The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Banbury for the first time ever! The fun-filled festival - designed especially for under 10’s, is filled with all the…
Find out more »Autism Friendly Session at Funtopia
The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Banbury for the first time ever and, this year there is an Autism Friendly Session at EVERY Funtopia! After a…
Find out more »FUNomusica Family Concert: Pirates Ahoy!
Alasdair Malloy presenter Calling all pirates! Dress up in your sea-faring finery and hurry aboard our Pirate ship, the Barnacle Bill, for an action-packed adventure on the Seven Seas with nautical…
Find out more »August 2023
Funtopia at Banbury
The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Banbury for the first time ever! The fun-filled festival - designed especially for under 10’s, is filled with all the…
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