Easter Family Festival @ The Natural History Museum

What better time than spring for our programme of family-friendly events and activities celebrating life on Earth? Bring your family along and take part in talks, crafts and tours exploring biodiversity and why it’s important to all of us. We have activities for ages 4+.

Half-terms and school holidays are particularly busy times for us. Book your ticket in advance so you don’t miss out on our Easter bonanza this April.

For free events book general admission tickets.

Family Nature Talks

Join our short, family-friendly talks and learn surprising facts about the natural world through stories, specimens and science.

5th, 6th, 12th, 19th, and 20th April

12noon–12.30om and 2.30pm–3pm

Free, drop-in. First come, first served.

Fun for all ages

Attenborough Studio, Orange Zone

LEGO® Biodiversity Super Builders

Calling all builders of the future, nature needs your help! Use your imagination, creativity and LEGO^® bricks to build your own solution to one of the biggest challenges facing nature in our building challenge workshop.

Monday 7th – Friday 11th and Monday 14th – Friday 18th April

11am – 4pm
(last entry at 3.30pm)

Free, drop in

Recommended for ages 6+

Jerwood Gallery

Meet the Scientist

From birds and butterflies to evolution and climate change, explore the natural world with our scientists. Come along to hear about our cutting-edge research and to see incredible specimens from the collections we care for.

Monday 7th, Tuesday 8th, Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th April

3pm–3.30pm

Free, drop-in. First come, first served.

Recommended for ages 11+

Attenborough Studio, Orange Zone,