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
25 July 2018 to 8 January 2019 Bats: The Mystery Beings Wytham Woods' studies of UK bat populations offer a unique insight into our often misunderstood 'night dwellers'. Suitable for all. Free.
3 September 2018 to 1 January 2019 Shout Out for Women in Science Highlighting some of the notable women throughout history who shaped science, find these pop up displays next to specimens around the museum. Suitable for all. Free.
2 November 2018 to 8 January 2019 Presenting... Opal A display of precious and common opal with insights into how this mineraloid forms. Suitable for all. Free.
9 January 2019 to 6 March 2019 Presenting... Christmas Islands This presenting case will focus in Christmas Island and some of its fauna, including the extinct Maclear’s rat. Suitable for all. Free.
14 January 2019, 10.30am and 11.30am A Little Look at... Oceans This presenting case will focus in Christmas Island and some of its fauna, including the extinct Maclear’s rat. Suitable for all. Free.
11 February 2019, 10.30am and 11.30am A Little Look at... Dinosaurs Stomp and roar around the Museum with us as we spot some of our dinosaur friends. For toddlers to 5 years.
25 Jul Bats: The Mystery Beings Wytham Woods' studies of UK bat populations offer a unique insight into our often misunderstood 'night dwellers'. Suitable for all. Free.
3 Sep Shout Out for Women in Science Highlighting some of the notable women throughout history who shaped science, find these pop up displays next to specimens around the museum. Suitable for all. Free.
7 Sep Architecture tours Take a free volunteer-led tour to learn about the Museum’s Grade 1-listed building.
Find out more 11 Sep Café Scientifique Meet prominent researchers from a variety of sciences to discuss their work.
Find out more 11 Sep The Societies Inside You Professor Kevin Foster shares his research on cooperation and competition in microbes and how this affects your health.
2 Nov Presenting... Opal A display of precious and common opal with insights into how this mineraloid forms. Suitable for all. Free.
16 Dec Family Friendly Sundays Family friendly trails, crafts, backpacks and more, all provided by Museum volunteers. Drop in.
17 Dec Spotlight Specimen An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.
18 Dec Curious Cubs Pick up an activity bag and explore the Museum with some of our furry friends. Under 5s.
18 Dec Spotlight Specimen An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.
19 Dec Spotlight Specimen An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.
20 Dec Spotlight Specimen An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.
