- South Kensington, London
- Saturday 5 – Sunday 20 April
Easter Family Festival
Bloom and blossom this Easter with our range of activities celebrating the natural world and the bounty of spring. It’s fun for the whole family.
What better time than spring for our programme of family-friendly events and activities celebrating life on Earth? Bring your family along and take part in talks, crafts and tours exploring biodiversity and why it’s important to all of us. We have activities for ages 4+.
Half-terms and school holidays are particularly busy times for us. Book your ticket in advance so you don’t miss out on our Easter bonanza this April.
For free events book general admission tickets.
For paid events book tickets below.
Free events
Family Nature Talks
Join our short, family-friendly talks and learn surprising facts about the natural world through stories, specimens and science.
5, 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20 April
12.00–12.30 and 14.30–15.00
Free, drop-in. First come, first served.
Fun for all ages
Attenborough Studio, Orange Zone
LEGO® Biodiversity Super Builders
Calling all builders of the future, nature needs your help! Use your imagination, creativity and LEGO® bricks to build your own solution to one of the biggest challenges facing nature in our building challenge workshop.
Monday 7 – Friday 11 and Monday 14 – Friday 18 April
11.00– 16.00
(last entry at 15.30)
Free, drop in
Recommended for ages 6+
Jerwood Gallery
Meet the Scientist
From birds and butterflies to evolution and climate change, explore the natural world with our scientists. Come along to hear about our cutting-edge research and to see incredible specimens from the collections we care for.
Monday 7, Tuesday 8 and Monday 14.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event was cancelled for Tuesday 15 April. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
15.00–15.30
Free, drop-in. First come, first served.
Recommended for ages 11+
Attenborough Studio, Orange Zone
Paid events
Spirit Collection Tour
Go behind the scenes for a look at the fascinating zoology collection preserved in spirit we care for. You’ll encounter numerous treasures hidden among the 22 million animal specimens we house, including Archie our giant squid.
Daily
11.00–11.45, 13.00–13.45 and 15.00–15.45
Adult/child: £35
Member: £28
Only for ages 10+
Meet by the Turbinaria coral bay in Hintze Hall
Museum Highlights Tour
Join us for an hour-long tour of the most iconic specimens we care for. From the world’s most complete fossil stegosaur to a famous gorilla, don’t miss your chance to get to know our best of the best.
Sunday 6, Thursday 10 and Wednesday 16 April
Various times
Adult non-member £15
Child non-member £12
Adult member £12
Child Member £9.60
Recommended for ages 7+
Meet outside the Human Evolution Gallery, Red Zone
Out of Hours Dino Tour
Explore our Dinosaurs Gallery before it opens to the public for the day. Join us on our special guided tour and learn how dinosaurs were first discovered and why they’re so important to our science today.
Saturday 12 and Thursday 17 April
09.00–10.00
Adult non-member £25
Child non-member £17
Adult member £22.50
Child Member £15.30
Recommended for ages 11+
Meet outside our Exhibition Road staff entrance
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Did you have an out-of-this-world Easter with us?
Come along to our next Family Festival where we’ll be celebrating our latest exhibition Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? with a whole bunch of fun, space-themed activities.
Saturday 24 May – Sunday 1 June
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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