Events at The Manchester Museum

12 May 2010

Lunchtime Darwin talk, Big Saturday and Nature drawing workshop for adults

Come along to The Manchester Museum’s lunchtime Darwin talk with object handling (Thursday 20 May, 12-2pm), Variety of Life Big Saturday and a Nature drawing workshop for adults (both Saturday 22 May, 11am-4pm).

Thursday 20 May / 12-2pm
Ideas Café: Darwin the lifelong learner

Be inspired by Darwin's lifelong quest for knowledge. With short talks and object handling. Part of The Evolutionist, a Darwin extravaganza at The Manchester Museum.
Drop-in, Free, Suitable for adults and older children

Saturday 22 May / 11am-4pm
Big Saturday: Variety of life

A day bursting with activities for all ages. Discover the amazing diversity of life on earth and your place within it. Help us create a huge floor mural in our Animal Life 1 gallery; get up close to animals from our collection, including live frogs at our frog talk; make a giant bee to go on the Manchester Day Parade on 20 June; make a pledge for International Year of Biodiversity and much more.

Most activities are free and drop-in. Some activities may need to be booked on the day and may cost up to £1.50. All ages

Saturday 22 May / 11am-4pm
Nature drawing for adults

Drawing workshop suitable for all drawing levels. Beginners welcome.
Book on 0161 275 2648, Free, Suitable for adults and older children

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