Spotlight Specimens
Museum of Natural History
Monday-Thursday at 2:30pm
Object handling
An informal specimen show-and-tell in the museum court. Ask questions and chat with museum experts.
Under 5s: Little Ash Moles
Ashmolean Museum
Every Thursday in term time, 10:30-11:30am
Craft activity, Games
Explore, play and learn together in this fun gallery activity for under 5s
Hands-On Coins
Ashmolean Museum
Every Saturday, 11:30am & 3:30pm
Object handling
Handle historical coins from different times and places, with the help of our volunteer team.
Saturday Object Handling
Pitt Rivers Museum
Every Saturday, 11:00-1:00pm
Object handling
Discover more about wonderful and fascinating objects from the museum's collection
Family Friendly Sundays
Museum of Natural History
Every Sunday, 2:00-4:00pm
Trail, Craft activity
Trails, crafts, backpacks and more, all provided by musuem volunteers
Pick up Fun: From the Information Desk
Ashmolean Museum
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:00-4:00pm
Trails, Craft activity
Activity packs, fun make-and-takes, magnifiers and torches (subject to availability)
Big Botanic Backpacks
Botanic garden
Trail
Our family-friendly backpacks will open up a world of exploration and investigation to you. 'At Home in the Garden' is for 5 to 9 year olds, and 'Egyptian Explorer' for 8 to 11 year olds. Backpacks contain a selection of activities and are packed full of ideas to help you get the most from your visit.
Explorer Backpacks
Harcourt Arboretum
Trail
Pick up a backpack from the ticket office and use it to help you explore the 130 acre site.
