Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences - Events and activities

Events and activities


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	Earthquakes and magnetism 4th August 11.30-13.30 Free, drop in Ever wondered how magnets work? What’s the earth made of or how are mountains formed? Find out the answer to these questions and more in our family-friendly interactive drop-in.
	Fun Friday - Mary Anning zine 5th August 10.00-13.30 Free, drop in Join artist Kaitlin Ferguson and make your own geology zine inspired by Mary Anning's fossils. Kaitlin will take you through the steps of making your zine and help out with creative tips.
	Earthquakes and magnetism 18th August 11.30-13.30 Free, drop in Ever wondered how magnets work? What’s the earth made of or how are mountains formed? Find out the answer to these questions and more in our family-friendly interactive drop-in.
	Fun Friday - ammonite suncatchers 12th August 10.00-13.30 Free, drop in Make your very own Mary Anning inspired ammonite sun catcher. Don't forget to look for the fossil skeleton of an Ichthyosaur found by Mary next to the scale model of the statue that was recently unveiled in her hometown of Lyme Regis.
	Fun Friday - paper skeletons 19th August 10.00-13.30 Free, drop in Make your very own Mary Anning inspired paper ichthyosaur and pterosaur skeletons. While you are here have a look for three ichthyosaurs found by Mary that are on display in the museum.
	Fun Friday with Geologise Theatre 26th August 11.00-16.00 Free, drop in Join Geologise Theatre as they take you on a musical journey back in time to meet Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter Extraordinaire. Learn about dinosaurs and other ancient creatures through their songs, including a sing-off between a dinosaur and a mammal, and a ballad about their favourite fossil. Geologise Theatre will be performing throughout the day.
	Millipede colouring and playmat Check out our new millipede colouring and see how you measure up to the biggest millipede fossil found so far.
	Colouring and trails Our wonderful dinosaur colouring sheets are available along with our activity sheets and trails. All available from the front desk and throughout the gallery.

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