Can't get out far to explore nature?
On this page you'll find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space.
For dino fans
Dinosaur activities for families
Crazy about dinosaurs?
We've got a host of activities and info for you to explore.

Help a stranded dinosaur
A chick has mysteriously appeared in your home. Can you help it get back to its time period?
Join our Homework Club
Homework Club
Our expert educators will be sharing fun activities for you to do with children at home. Each week we will have a different theme for our activities.
For crafters and creators
For garden explorers
Dippy's Naturenauts game
Become a naturenaut by grabbing your mobile phone or tablet and exploring nature with Dippy.
Dawnosaurs Online: Winter Wildlife
Take part in a set of free, online activities aimed at children with neurodiverse conditions including autism and other sensory processing difficulties.
For keen-eyed nature spotters
From our educational resources
Investigate at home
Be a scientist at home and find specimens where you live. Use your scientific skills, make observations, ask questions and look for evidence.
Evening activities
Continue exploring
Discover
Find answers to your big nature questions in our magazine section, packed full of stories about the natural world.
Nature Live Online
Hang out with the Nature Live Online team every Tuesday at 15.00 GMT for interactive talks with our scientists and cutting-edge research.
Take Part
Develop your natural history interests: take part in our citizen science projects or get help identifying your finds.
The Museum is closed but our work continues
As a charity we need your help. With our doors closed, we're losing vital income. We're doing everything we can to continue to connect people to nature by bringing the Museum to you through inspiring stories and educational activities.
So if you could help us with a donation - no matter the size - we'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you.