Summer Holiday Activities @ the Natural History Museum
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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
Who to contact
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- Event page
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Where to go
- Name
- Natural History Museum
- Address
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Cromwell Road
London
- Postcode
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SW7 5BD
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Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- 27th July - 1st September, various times available
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Morning - Session Information
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Drop-in sessions
Costs
- Free
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