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
3 May to 6 August Beautiful bacteria Showcasing our Community Art Project with Iffley Academy and artist Georgina Davy. Community case
8 May to 1 July Presenting... Igerna Sollas Recognising the work of Igerna Sollas (1877-1965), a scientist who made 3D reconstructions of fossils. Presenting case
2 July to 3 September Presenting... Birds of Paradise Introducing Paradisaeidae - jewels of the sky. Free, drop in. Presenting case
7 July to 31 December The Unexpected Art of Woodland Management Learn about fire, clay, wood-fire pottery kilns and sustainable woodland management. Free, drop in. Wytham room (with the beehive)
12 July 2019 - 24 February 2020 First Impressions Oxford Printmakers Co-operative's work inspired by the First Animals exhibition
7 August to 30 September Ruskin 200 Young Artists Artworks produced by 5 to 15 year old artists as part of our Ruskin 200 year of activities Community case
3 May Beautiful bacteria Showcasing our Community Art Project with Iffley Academy and artist Georgina Davy. Community case
8 May Presenting... Igerna Sollas Recognising the work of Igerna Sollas (1877-1965), a scientist who made 3D reconstructions of fossils. Presenting case
16 Jun Family Friendly Sundays Family friendly trails, crafts, backpacks and more, all provided by Museum volunteers. Drop in.
17 Jun Monday Drawing Bring your sketchbook and draw the Museum with Fusion Arts where artist Grace Exley will be on hand offering short tutorials and advice. Some drawing materials will be available. Free. Drop-in.
17 Jun 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 Jun Curious Cubs Pick up an activity bag and explore the Museum with some of our furry friends. Under 5s. Drop in.
18 Jun 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 Jun Spotlight Specimen An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.
Sold out 19 Jun The Great Debate; Should We Engineer Our Way Out of Climate Change? Join our panel of experts to debate whether we should try to engineer our way of climate change, and what the consequences might be. Free, but must book. Free, but must book.
20 Jun Spotlight Specimen An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.
Sold out 20 Jun George Monbiot: "Can We Prevent Climate Breakdown by Restoring Ecosystems?" The first University of Oxford Biodiversity Network Annual Lecture presents a talk by George Monbiot to explore how rewilding and restoring ecosystems can help to prevent climate breakdown.
21 Jun Architecture tours Take a free volunteer-led tour to learn about the Museum’s Grade 1-listed building.
