What's on
There is always something happening at the Museum - temporary exhibits, family events, holiday activities and concerts; this page lists what is coming up in our diary.
Museum diary
- Young Entomologists' Day
Bug mad? Join us for a day of insect talks and activities including behind-the-scenes tours of our entomology department!To book please email education@oum.ox.ac.uk
Saturday 11th February, 10am - 4pm - Explorers and Adventurers
Go on a journey of discovery with adventurous animals and intrepid travellers. Explore, create, and excavate!
Tuesday 14th - Thursday 16th February, 1 - 4pm, drop in - OneOak - Exhibition
The OneOak project follows the full life story of one oak tree. In January 2010 a 222 year old oak tree was felled for its timber. It was an ordinary oak tree, until its selection by the Sylva Foundation as the focus for an education project made it famous. The OneOak tree is now the most scientifically studied tree in Britain. It has also inspired artists, film makers and musicians. Its timber is being used to make dozens of items: beams in buildings, fine furniture, everyday items, energy to heat homes and wood chippings to smoke food. Visitors will see prints and photographs referencing the museum's collection, some of the 3D work made from OneOak, together with information and films about the tree's history and the people involved.
OneOak
12th September 2011 - 27th March 2012 - Ghost Forest - Exhibition
A group of huge primary rainforest tree stumps, most with their buttress roots intact, is installed on the lawn in front of the Museum.The 'Ghost Forest' is a project by artist Angela Palmer, and is intended to highlight the impacts of worldwide deforestation on the earth's climate, biodiversity and the livelihood of indigenous populations.
Ghost Forest
July 2010 - July 2012 - Family friendly fun
Borrow a backpack full of activities especially designed for families.
Every Sunday at the Museum, 2 - 4pm
Enquiries regarding events at the Museum should be sent to: info@oum.ox.ac.uk