Grant Museum of Zoology
Grant Museum of Zoology
Department of Biology
Darwin Building
University College London
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
England
Website
Website
Telephone
020 7679 2647
Fax
020 7679 7096
Dating back to 1828, the museum houses a diverse Natural History collection covering the whole of the animal kingdom. Retaining an air of the avid Victorian collector, the museum contains cases packed full of skeletons, mounted animals and specimens preserved in fluid.
Venue Type:
Museum
Grant Museum of Zoology
Department of Biology
Darwin Building
University College London
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
England
Website
Website
Telephone
020 7679 2647
Fax
020 7679 7096
Collections services
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Grant Museum of Zoology
Department of Biology
Darwin Building
University College London
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
England
Website
Website
Telephone
020 7679 2647
Fax
020 7679 7096
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.
Grant Museum of Zoology
Department of Biology
Darwin Building
University College London
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
England
Website
Website
Telephone
020 7679 2647
Fax
020 7679 7096
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
Grant Museum of Zoology
Department of Biology
Darwin Building
University College London
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
England
Website
Website
Telephone
020 7679 2647
Fax
020 7679 7096
Grant Museum of Zoology
Department of Biology
Darwin Building
University College London
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
England
Website
Website
Telephone
020 7679 2647
Fax
020 7679 7096
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