Summer Holiday Activities @ the Natural History Museum

Throughout the summer holidays we’re running a whole bunch of family activities from pond dipping to nature-themed arts and crafts

Join us in our gardens and discover the different plants and animals that call it home with our brilliant programme of summer fun.

Weekday events include:

Beaky Finders

Get up close to specimens from the world-leading bird collection we care for and have a go at drawing their beaks and talons. Explore how these body parts help our feathered friends thrive in a whole host of different ways.

Mondays and Fridays
27th July – 1st September

11am–4.30pm

Free, drop-in

Recommended age 5+

Nature Activity Centre, the Gardens

Pond Explorers

Have you ever wondered what life is like in a pond or what goes on beneath the surface? Discover the different marvellous creatures living in our new pond. 

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
27th July – 1st September

11am–4.30pm

Free, drop-in

Recommended age 5+

Pond, the Gardens

Meet the Scientist

Join one of our scientists and find out about the exciting work they do behind the scenes here at the Museum. 

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
27th July – 1st September  (except Bank Holiday Monday 26th August)

3pm–3.30pm

Free, first come first served

Recommended age 8+

Attenborough Studio, Orange Zone

Family Nature Talks

Learn surprising facts about the natural world and hear stories about the exciting science we carry out here at the Museum and out in the field in these 20-minute live talks.

Monday to Friday
27th July – 1st September

11am–11.20am, 1pm–1.20pm and 2pm–2.20pm

Free, first come first served

Recommended age 5+

Attenborough Studio, Orange Zone

Nature Makes

Enjoy a selection of urban-wildlife-themed family activities. Try one of our nature-inspired crafts or get your hands on our handling objects and specimens. Subject to availability.  

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 
27th July – 1st September

11am–2.30pm

Free, drop-in

Recommended age 3+

Nature Activity Centre, the Gardens

Weekend events:

Nature Makes

Enjoy a selection of urban-wildlife-themed family activities. Try one of our nature-inspired crafts or get your hands on our handling objects and specimens. Subject to availability.  

Saturdays and Sundays
27th July – 1st September

11am–2.30pm

Free, drop-in

Recommended age 3+

Nature Activity Centre, the Gardens

Pond Explorers

Have you ever wondered what life is like in a pond or what goes on beneath the surface? Discover the different marvellous creatures living in our new pond. 

Saturdays and Sundays 
27th July – 1st September

11am–4.30pm

Free, drop-in

Recommended age 5+

Pond, the Gardens