- South Kensington, London
- Saturday 24 May – Sunday 1 June
- Free
May Family Festival: Space
3, 2, 1… blast off to our Family Festival this May – it’s fun for all ages.
This half-term our family festival is space themed to celebrate the exciting opening of our new exhibition Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Join us as we put on our astronaut boots and go on an intergalactic adventure.
Children must be accompanied at all times.
Free activities are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Half-terms are our busiest times of the year. Book general admission tickets ahead of your visit to secure your entry.
For paid events book tickets online or at one of our information desks.
Paid events
T. Rex Show with Teach Rex
Teach Rex use life-like dinosaurs to perform their show about the anatomy and life of Tyrannosaurus rex, one the most amazing creatures to have ever roamed our planet.
Come on this interactive, prehistoric journey and don’t forget to snap a selfie!
Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 and Friday 30 May
10.30–11.30, 13.00–14.00 and 15.30–16.30
Non-member adult: £12
Non-member child: £12
Member adult: £10.80
Member child: £10.80
Recommended for ages 3+
Flett Events Theatre
Behind the Scenes Tour: Spirit Collection
Go behind the scenes for a look at the fascinating zoology collection we care for. You’ll encounter numerous treasures among the 22 million specimens preserved in spirit jars, including ones that look like aliens.
Daily
11.00–11.45, 13.00–13.45, 15.00–15.45
Non-member adult: £35
Non-member child: £35
Member adult: £28
Member child: £28
Only for ages 10+
Meet by the Turbinaria coral bay in Hintze Hall
Free events
Life at the Extreme: Into Space!
Come along to this special space edition of our Family Nature Talk series. Journey through extreme environments found right here on Earth and meet some remarkable animals that suggest life could exist beyond our planet. Will we discover an extreme space survivor? Join us for this 20-minute science adventure to find out.
Monday 26, Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 and Friday 30 May
12.00–12.20 and 14.00–14.20
Free, drop-in
Recommended for ages 5+
Attenborough Studio, Orange Zone
Women in Science Tour
Hear about the lives and work of amazing women in science, including some who’ve worked here in the past and others working for us now. Encounter numerous treasures, including specimens collected by Mary Anning, and learn more about our displays and the cutting-edge research we carry out.
Tuesday 27 May
12.15–13.00 and 13.15–14.00
Recommended for ages 12+
Meet the Scientist
From birds and butterflies to evolution and climate change, explore the natural world with our scientists. Come along to hear about their cutting-edge research and to see incredible specimens from the collections we care for.
Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 May
15.00–15.30
Free, drop-in
Recommended for ages 8+
Attenborough Studio, Orange Zone
Family Space Trail
Join our free, self-guided family trail and explore our galleries in search of clues that life might exist beyond Earth. From ancient meteorites to Martian rocks, discover how our scientists are helping to investigate the biggest mystery of all – could there be other life out there?
Free, self-guided
This trail is designed for families with children aged 7–11, but curious minds of all ages are welcome
Pick up a trail from our information desks
LEGO® Life Forms
Use your imagination and LEGO® bricks to design your own ideas of what you think extraterrestrial life might look like. Show your creativity in this building challenge workshop in partnership with LEGO®.
Monday 26, Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 and Friday 30 May
11.00–16.00
Entry every 30 minutes with last entry at 15.30
Free, drop-in
You may be required to queue
Recommended for ages 6+
Investigate Centre, Lower Ground Level, Green Zone
Share your intergalactic adventures with us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
Did you have an out-of-this-world time with us?
The adventure never stops! We’re planning lots of fun, family-friendly events and activities throughout the summer holidays. Prepare to join us again for both indoor and outdoor fun to take advantage of that summer sunshine.
Discount member tickets
Members can purchase discount tickets for this event. Please bring your membership card with you to the event. Not a Member? Join today from just £62 per year.
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