Festive season

Enjoy our winter treats

Come and visit the Museum over the festive season. Join one of our seasonal activities or just soak up the atmosphere outside.

It's your last chance to get your skates on. The Ice Rink closes on 17 January 2010.
  • Ice skaters at the Ice Rink 2009
    Festive events and activities

    Go skating on the Ice Rink, ride on the carousel, join nature shows and scientists in live discussions. There's lots of seasonal activities at the Museum, and out and about, so find out more.

  • Escalator in Earth galleries
    Festive galleries

    Find out what galleries we recommend you explore to keep you in the festive mood this season.

  • Christmas gifts at the Museum
    Festive shopping

    We have great gifts for nature lovers of all ages in our Museum shops and online.

  • Swallowtail
    Wildlife in winter

    There are plenty of ways to enjoy nature this winter. Browse our guide to outdoor and online activities you can join in locally and at home.