Lapworth Museum of Geology Events

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Wed 30th July

Two children look at something in a busy Lapworth museum Family Fun Day: Birds are Dinosaurs, Here's Why!
10am - 5pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Hold a real dinosaur bone, see what a penguin’s skeleton looks like and learn about the biggest myths in palaeontology at our Family Fun Day!

Wed 6th August

A parent and child paint at a table Family Fun Day: Fantastic Fossil Flora
10am - 5pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Become a real palaeobotanist for the day! Take part in a free workshop and see some specimens from our collections and Winterbourne Herbarium.

Wed 13th August

An allosaurus skeleton in a museum looms at the camera Family Fun Day: Prehistoric Pets
10am - 5pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Acclaimed children's author and illustrator Mark Bardsley will run activities in creative writing and cartooning. Explore the Museum, choose your Prehistoric Pet!

Wed 20th August

A staff member holds a large fossil towards a child, watched by an audience Family Fun Day: Summer in the Stone Age
10am - 5pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Handle real Stone Age artefacts and Ice Age fossils from our collections, from axe heads to mammoth bones at our Family Fun Day!

Wed 27th August

A parent and child look at a display case Family Fun Day: What's Below Birmingham?
10am - 5pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Ever wondered about your local rocks, fossils and wildlife? Take part in a workshop to identify real fossils from around Birmingham.

Fri 12th September

A stand up comedian posing in front of glowing lava Stand-Up Comedy in the Museum by Ben Miller
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano? Scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller will perform at the Lapworth Museum, with a set suitable for those age 12+. Student tickets from £9.99, and under 16s from £5.99.
A stand up comedian posing in front of glowing lava Stand-Up Comedy in the Museum by Ben Miller
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano? Scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller will perform at the Lapworth Museum, with a set suitable for for an adult audience. Student tickets from £9.99.
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