Museum of Zoology, Cambridge
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The University Museum of Zoology is one of the UK's largest and most important natural history collections. Cambridgeshire's current "Museum of the Year".
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Did you know a Burmese python can live for over 20 years? It can also take up to 14 days for food to travel from its mouth to the other end! Find out more amazing facts with our Family Trail. PLUS on display - a 3.5 metre long python skeleton 🐍 FREE entry. University of Cambridge Museums
🦁Did you assume that all male lions have manes & females don't? Find out how animals don't always conform to our assumptions by booking a FREE place on our Pride in Nature LGBTQ+ tour. Tours running in April/May/June. Next tour 13th April. ow.ly/OzTy50RboP7 University of Cambridge Museums
Good news! 📢 We're delighted that Research England is supporting nine Cambridge University museums & collections with vital investment of £3 million a year over the next five years, with Curatrix, Cambridge University Herbarium (CGE) & The Sedgwick Museum joining the existing portfolio this year. Read more: bit.ly/3TSwiOh
🐧Penguins may be famous for same-sex pairings, but did you know that over 90% of sexual behaviours in giraffes take place between 2 males? Find out more on our FREE 🏳️🌈Pride in Nature LGBTQ+ tours. Next tour: 6 April. Book ahead. University of Cambridge Museums eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtq-bridgi…
The Museum is CLOSED today (Good Friday 29th March). We're open again tomorrow Saturday 30 March (10am - 4.30pm) and open on Easter Sunday 31st March & Bank Holiday Monday 1st April (12 noon to 4.30pm). University of Cambridge Museums
🐧Penguin same-sex pairs are often seen in the wild & captivity. This has been observed for over 100 years, however some early discoveries were left out as they were deemed too shocking. Why? Find out on our Pride in Nature LGBTQ+ tours. eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtq-bridgi… University of Cambridge Museums
🐤Easter opening hours 🐤The Museum is CLOSED on Good Friday 29th March. Open 10am - 4.30pm on Saturday 30th March. Open 12 noon to 4.30pm on Easter Sunday 31st March & Bank Holiday Monday 1st April. Hope to see you soon! University of Cambridge Museums
📢We're looking for people to join our team of volunteers! 😊 We particularly need people at the weekend, based in the galleries engaging with our visitors. If you are 16 or over & love interacting with people, we'd love to hear from you! University of Cambridge Museums
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Did you know all clownfish are born male? There are many fish species that are able to change sex. Find out more about gender & sex in the animal world by booking onto one of our Pride in Nature LGBTQ+ tours. Next tour April 6th, FREE. University of Cambridge Museums eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtq-bridgi…
TONIGHT! Still some tickets left for our Board Games Night 😀 We're getting ready for a night of strategic thinking & Hungry Hippos. Will you be the champ & win the (really good😉) prize? ow.ly/tYyw50QWP0N Some tickets available on the door. University of Cambridge Museums Cambridge Festival
🐳Museum Family Day this Saturday 23rd March! Visit the Museum for a day of FREE hands-on activities inspired by skeletons. Handle real bones and see what they're made from, skeleton puzzles + trail! Just drop in, no need to book. Everyone welcome. University of Cambridge Museums Cambridge Festival
Feeling competitive? 😉Ever played Endangered Animals Bingo? This Wed 20 March is your chance! All in the atmosphere of the Museum galleries at night. Bar open + 10% off at the Museum shop 🐧 Book ahead, tickets £5. tickets.museums.cam.ac.uk/8188/8190 University of Cambridge Museums Cambridge Festival
Drop into the Museum on Sat 23 March for our 'Growing a backbone' Family Day - you'll be able to make your own Book of Spines, handle real animal skulls & follow our new trail! All activities & entry FREE. No need to book. ow.ly/hW6W50QQlGz
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Join us tonight (Fri 8 March) at our #InternationalWomensDay event. Meet six women in science & hear about the support they have received in their careers to date. Doors open 4.30pm, first panel discussion at 5pm. Finish 7.30pm. University of Cambridge Museums #IWD
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When do you get the chance to play board games in a zoology museum at night?😉 Book your tickets for an evening of fun, strategy & hungry hippos! Bar open, snacks available. Age 18+, Tickets £5. Wed 20 March at 6.30pm. ow.ly/8Lo050QMz6Q University of Cambridge Museums Cambridge Festival
Studying or working in a science related field? Join us this Fri 8 March - at our #InternationalWomensDay event. We'll be hosting 2 panel discussions with 6 women in science about their careers to date. Book your free place. University of Cambridge Museums Cambridge University ow.ly/3tZn50QKEqy