University Museum of Zoology
Downing Street
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 3EJ
England
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Telephone
01223 336650
The Museum of Zoology, part of Cambridge University’s Department of Zoology, is home to a huge variety of recent and fossil animals.
Displays trace the evolution of animal life, with intricately beautiful shells, a comprehensive collection of British birds, and many large skeletons of mammals. Our collections rival those of the major university museums world-wide, and are used for academic study by researchers within and beyond the University.
Families and group visitors enjoy our regularly-changing, free, self-led trails and activities. Our events include art and photographic exhibitions, talks and family fun days.
The entire collection of this museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.
Venue Type:
Museum
The entire collection of this museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.
The Museum's collections date back to 1814, and draw many of the earlier specimens from the great collecting expeditions of the 19th century, including Charles Darwin's 'Beagle' voyage. The collections, which rank amongst the finest in the world, represent all major animal groups and contain a high proportion of scientifically important material such as types and holotypes, particularly noteworthy insect and mollusc material, and fine examples of extinct fauna such as the Great Auk, Thylacine, fossil tetrapods and giant marine reptiles. They provide essential baseline data from which to assess the current distribution and status of global species, and comprise a unique record for use by public and academics alike.
Collection details
Natural Sciences
Key artists and exhibits
- Designated Collection
And the Ostracod goes to... The Animal Awards
Which animal is the spookiest? the most disgusting? has the best adaptation? See the nominations and vote for the animals you think should win an Ostracod Award. There will be animals brought out from behind the scenes, a chance to get up close to some fabulous creatures and to hold specimens in your hands at these interactive gallery talks.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
11am-12pm
Website
And the Ostracod goes to... The Animal Awards
Which animal is the spookiest? the most disgusting? has the best adaptation? See the nominations and vote for the animals you think should win an Ostracod Award. There will be animals brought out from behind the scenes, a chance to get up close to some fabulous creatures and to hold specimens in your hands at these interactive gallery talks.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
2-3pm
Website
And the Ostracod goes to... The Animal Awards
Which animal is the spookiest? the most disgusting? has the best adaptation? See the nominations and vote for the animals you think should win an Ostracod Award. There will be animals brought out from behind the scenes, a chance to get up close to some fabulous creatures and to hold specimens in your hands at these interactive gallery talks.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
11am-12pm
Website
And the Ostracod goes to... The Animal Awards
Which animal is the spookiest? the most disgusting? has the best adaptation? See the nominations and vote for the animals you think should win an Ostracod Award. There will be animals brought out from behind the scenes, a chance to get up close to some fabulous creatures and to hold specimens in your hands at these interactive gallery talks.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
2-3pm
Website
Whale Tales and Butterfly Scales
Celebrate the Museum of Zoology at this free Family Fun Day. Subject to planning permission the museum will be undergoing a major refurbishment. Join us for the last day it is open to the public before the transformation. Have a go at being a curator with hands on acitivities. See behind the scenes in some of the museum's stores. Hear stories about the fabulous Finback Whale displayed above the galleries. Make a Monarch Butterfly to add to the collection in the museum.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Website
BioBlitz Cambridge 2013
Starting at 3pm on Friday June 21 2013, experts, volunteers and members of the public will be racing against time to count as many species of animals and plants as possible in Wandlebury Country Park. There’s lots to discover in these wonderful grounds on the outskirts of Cambridge:
http://cambridgeppf.org/wandlebury-country-park.shtml
Bring back memories of the Cambridge BioBlitz 2012 with a lovely film of the Cambridge BioBlitz 2012 by Alexandra Fragniere and Nick Crumpton for Bluesci Films:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LilZbRc6BjA&feature=plcp
Suitable for
- Any age
When
3-3pm
Website
http://www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk/events/bioblitz.cambridge.2013/
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