Workshops, shows and tours

Immerse your class in the wonders of the natural world with our workshops, shows and tours.

Your students will have the opportunity to explore, discover, and collaborate with each other and with our amazing collections and scientists, guided by our experienced learning facilitators.

The activities are curriculum-linked and cater to students from Early Years to Post 16.

Explore the pond life in the new Nature Discovery Garden, go behind the scenes with a Spirit Collection tour, or build learning and fun in our LEGO®-based workshops.

Browse the full range below.

How to book

All visits must be prebooked at least three weeks in advance.

To make a booking, please read our essential information page, then phone the bookings team.

Bookings are available up to 22 July 2025, in school term time.

View essential information page

Workshops

Minibeast Hunt

In this outdoor workshop, pupils will explore habitats and hunt for bugs in our new Nature Discovery Garden.

For ages 4-7 (Early Years - KS1)

Super Stegosaurus Workshop

Discover how scientists piece together fossil finds. An ongallery workshop looking and learning about the life of Sophie the Stegosaurus.

For ages 5-7 (KS1)

Pond Dipping

In this outdoor workshop, pupils will use nets to catch pond animals and conduct a scientific enquiry into what these creatures eat.

For ages 6-11 (Year Two - KS2)

Dino Dig Workshop

Become palaeontologists and dig for fossils in this hands-on workshop. You might even uncover a dinosaur skull!

For ages 7-11 (KS2)

Evolution Workshop

Compare fossils and explore how life has changed over time.

For Year Six (ages 10-11) only.

Biodiversity in Action

A practical science session where pupils use microscopes to sort and classify insect specimens, interpret data, and solve a problem.

For ages 7-14 (KS2 and KS3)

Mission to Mars: LEGO® Explorers Workshop

Pupils will design, create and code a Martian rover using LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0 robotics sets in this hands-on workshop.

For ages 7-14 (KS2 and KS3)

LEGO® Build the Change: Save Our Planet! Workshop

Pupils will use their creativity to design, build, and evaluate a solution to a real-world sustainability challenge using LEGO® bricks in this hands-on workshop.

For ages 7-14 (KS2 and KS3)

Shows, talks and tours

Ocean Life and Habitat Show

Come on an adventure and help our scientists explore the seas, from the sunlit corals to the midnight depths.

For ages 6-11 (Upper KS1 and KS2)

Emergency! Earthquakes and Volcanoes Show

Transform into scientists to save a town from geological catastrophe in this action-packed science show.

For ages 7-11 (KS2)

Meet the Scientist Talk

Find out about what goes behind the scenes at the Museum from a real scientist who works with the collection.

For ages 13+ (year 9+)

Spirit Collection Tour

Go behind the scenes with our knowledgeable learning facilitators for a look at the Museum's fascinating zoology collection.

You'll meet Archie, our 8.62-metre-long giant squid, view specimens collected by Charles Darwin himself and learn more about our cutting-edge research.

For ages 14+ (KS4 and KS5)