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From Darwin to Dodos: A guided tour of the Museum of Zoology

Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3EJ

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Join our tour of the galleries of the Museum of Zoology, and uncover the history of the collections, from the fabulous fin whale that greets you, to the dodo skeleton, and specimens collected by Charles Darwin himself.

University Museum of Zoology & Julieta Sarmiento Photography

University Museum of Zoology & Julieta Sarmiento Photography

Led by a member of Museum staff, hear stories of how the collections came to be here, how they are looked after and displayed, and some of the research they inspire.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:
1500-1600
Friday 13 September:
1500-1600

Location & directions

Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3EJ

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Adults, Tour
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-darwin-to-dodos-guided-tour-of-the-museum-of-zoology-tickets-933453553707
Booking opens:
12 Aug 2024 10:00 AM
Booking closes:
14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Step-free access, Lift

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
30
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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