Step into the past and experience pre-history up close!

Explore our incredible collection of fossils for yourself, get the opportunity to handle items from our handling collection and enjoy a friendly chat with our Visitor Experience Assistant, who’s on hand to share stories and answer any questions.

This relaxed, drop‑in session is free to join. If you’d like to support our work, a voluntary donation of £1 is warmly appreciated.

Suitable for families with children aged 3+.

Times and dates:

Sat 6 Jun
11am - 12pm

Price:

£1 donation

Please note:

• All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Support Our Collection: Adopt an Object

Love getting closer to history? Our Adopt an Object scheme lets you support the care and conservation of the items you enjoy. Your adoption helps protect our collection and keeps these stories alive for future visitors.

Explore how you can make a difference today.