Grant Museum of Zoology

Pandora's Box: Curiosity and the Dangerous Pursuit of Knowledge

An installation of cabinets of curiosities and stories by artist, writer and filmmaker Amanda Schiff with photographs by Jane Wildgoose. When Pandora ignored advice and opened the box, she unleashed all the troubles of the world. Knowledge is a dangerous and unstable pursuit, but it has many rewards. We invite you to indulge your curiosity and inquire within – come what may.

Suitable for

• Family friendly
• All ages

When

1-5pm

Where

Grant Museum of Zoology, UCL, Malet Place, WC1E 6BT.

Admission

Open: 1-5pm, Mon-Fri
Free; there is no need to book

Nocturnal Nature

Find out whether stuffed animals really do come to life at the end of day. Enjoy a torchlit tour of the museum and seek out special exhibit labels all about the creatures that come out after dark. From bats to badgers and owls to aye-ayes, discover how animals have evolved to live without light in this late opening with drinks reception. No booking necessary.

Suitable for

• Family friendly
• All ages

When

5:30-10pm

Where

Grant Museum of Zoology, Malet Place, UCL, London. WC1E 6BT.

Admission

£3 payable on the door - includes a glass of wine or a soft drink. No booking necessary.

This Island Earth (1955) on the Big Screen

Originally taglined as “The supreme excitement of our time!”, this classic sci-fi flick follows the adventures of nuclear physicist Cal Meacham. After experiencing a series of unexplained incidents, Meacham is put in contact with a mysterious man called Exeter. This silver-haired, perma-tanned, and suspiciously high-foreheaded fellow invites him join a secret research project based in Georgia. Almost inevitably, all turns out to be more than it originally seems...
The film will be introduced by science historian Dr. Joe Cain (UCL Science and Technology Studies) and a private view of the museum and complimentary drinks reception will follow the film.

When

6:30-9pm

Where

UCL Christopher Ingold Auditorium, 20 Gordon Street, WC1H 0AJ

Admission

Free; there is no need to book

Weird and Wonderful Wildlife

Explore some of the world’s weirdest and most wonderful wildlife, and get hands on with our real animal specimens in this free family fun day at the Grant Museum. Travel to the far reaches of the globe without leaving London, and see some truly bizarre beasts housed in a little corner of Camden. Flying lizards, giant starfish, duck-billed platypuses and spiny anteaters – discover alien animals from your own planet and Celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity!

Suitable for

• Family friendly
• Especially for children
• All ages

When

10am-4pm

Where

Grant Museum of Zoology, Darwin Building, UCL, Malet Place. WC1E 6BT.

Admission

Drop-in, 10am to 4pm
Free; there is no need to book

Something Fishy's Going on at the Grant Museum

Spend your half-term discovering some watery wildlife in these fin-tastic family fun days at the Grant Museum. You’ll have a whale of a time as you dive into a host of handling activities, involving our sharks, shellfish, corals, crabs and other aquatic animals. Celebrating International Year of Biodiversity 2010 and World Oceans’ Day on June 8th. Suitable for gulls and buoys of all ages, and free of charge – so no need to shell out!

When

1-5pm

Admission

Drop-in, 1-5pm
Free; there is no need to book