Bacterial World 19 October 2018 - 28 May 2019 The hidden story of the smallest of lifeforms and their influence on the past, present and future of our planet Exhibition website
9 January to 6 March, 10am-5pm Presenting... Christmas Island A focus on Christmas Island and some of its fauna, including the extinct Maclear's Rat
7 March to 2 May, 10am-5pm William Smith: The 'Father of English Geology' 250 Years On Celebrating the 250th birthday of geologist William Smith, credited with creating the first geological map of England and Wales
9 Jan Presenting... Christmas Island A focus on Christmas Island and some of its fauna, including the extinct Maclear's Rat
Book now 21 Feb Speed Date Specimen Sketching Meet your dream specimen to sketch amongst the dinosaurs
23 Feb Science Saturdays Meet scientists to investigate real natural history specimens from the collection. Ages 8+
24 Feb Family Friendly Sundays Family friendly trails, crafts, backpacks and more, all provided by Museum volunteers. Drop in.
Sold out 26 Feb Fermented Feast Workshop Make your own sauerkraut, and learn the science behind a variety of foods fermented by bacteria with researcher Joshua Evans.
Sold out 28 Feb Start your Sourdough Hamblin bread will teach you how to create your own sourdough starter and Dr Joshua Evans will explain the microbial science behind it in this special workshop. Hamblin Bread, OX4 1SJ
1 Mar Architecture tours Take a free volunteer-led tour to learn about the Museum’s Grade 1-listed building.
2 Mar Science Saturdays Meet scientists to investigate real natural history specimens from the collection. Ages 8+
2 Mar Science Short A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the Bacterial World exhibition. Suitable for all. Drop in.
3 Mar Family Friendly Sundays Family friendly trails, crafts, backpacks and more, all provided by Museum volunteers. Drop in.
