March at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Antarctica: Sub-zero Science - coming soon Could you survive in the world's coldest continent? From collecting seal poo to studying penguin sick, discover what it's like for scientists to live and work in this remote world, and decide whether you could handle life in this ice-covered wilderness. Opens 23 March Free family exhibition More about the exhibition

Family activities at Easter That's Not My Egg Gallery Trail 25 March - 17 April Trail sheet £1 Whose Egg Is This?29 and 31 March, 30-minute handling workshops at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 14.30 and 15.00 Tickets £2 Colourful Camouflage 30 March, 30-minute craft workshop at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 14.30 and 15.00Tickets £2 View more fun activities in the Easter holidays

Toddler Tuesdays Join in the fun and help your toddler explore and play around the Museum. Every Tuesday in term-time from 14.00 Free View event details

Events for adults Behind the Scenes at Tring Step behind the scenes at the Museum and learn how our world-renowned bird collection is used. 17 March, 45-minute tour at 11.00 and 15.00 Tickets £10 A Whale of a Task Why is the blue whale skeleton replacing the Diplodocuscast at the Museum in London? Join Museum scientist Richard Sabin to find out.24 March, 19.00-20.00 Tickets £4.50 View event details

What's on at Tring Look out for our new What's On leaflet, packed full of fun events and activities from March to June. Booking now open View the leaflet

Explore guide now on sale Our Explore guide and activity book is available from the Museum shop. It’s bursting with stories and facts from the Natural History Museum at Tring, as well as fun activities to complete during your visit. Find out moreore

October at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Celebrate 700 years of Tring's market town charter The Tring 700 Photo Exhibition opens shortly – enjoy images of life around Tring from past and present, including pictures from the archives and entries to the competition organised by the Tring and District Camera Club. Opens 9 October Free More about the exhibition

Seasonal family activities Batty Masks 15 October, 30-minute craft workshops at 11.00 and 14.00 Tickets £2 The Big Draw 24 October–1 November Free Apple Pressing and Juice Tasting 27 October, drop-in demonstration 10.30–15.30 Free Apple Feeders 27 and 28 October, 30-minute workshops at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 14.30 and 15.00 Tickets £2 Pumpkin Carving at the Museum 29 October, 30-minute sessions at 17.30, 18.00 and 18.30 Tickets £3, advance booking required.  Museum by Torchlight 30 October, 17.00–20.00 Fancy dress welcome Free View event details and book tickets

Autumn must-haves from our online shop  With new and exclusive ranges from Worn By and Jay Jay Burridge, as well classic Tatty Devine pieces, the online shop is the perfect place for dino-loving fashionistas.  Shop now

What's on at the Museum in London Ice Rink Enjoy fun on the ice and get into that festive feeling, suitable for all the family. Opens 29 October Book tickets

August at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Myths and Monsters Step back in time and discover the truth behind unicorns, mermaids and dragons. Get hands-on with replicas of the real creatures that inspired stories of strange beasts. Until 6 September Free  About the exhibition

Coming soon: Science Uncovered Join us for an extraordinary night at the Museum as part of the European Researchers' Night. Grab a drink in our pop-up bar and wander the historic galleries. Enjoy talks with Museum scientists, see some of our rarest specimens or watch a demonstration on how bird skins are prepared for the Museum’s collection. 25 September, 18.00-22.00 Find out more

Summer activities Butterfly Feeders18 and 20 August, 30-minute workshops at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 14.30 and 15.00 Tickets £2 Monstrous Models 4 and 25 August, 30-minute workshops at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 14.30 and 15.00 Tickets £2 Fossil Folklore6 and 27 August, 30-minute handling workshops at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 14.30 and 15.00 Tickets £2 Coral Craft 11 August, 30-minute workshops at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 14.30 and 15.00 Tickets £2 Snapping Sharks 13 August, 30-minute workshops at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 14.30 and 15.00 Tickets £2 Find out more

Tring 700 Photography Competition  Show off your camera skills and enter photographs of Tring in this competition organised by Tring and District Camera Club. You could see your work displayed in a special exhibition opening at the Museum on 9 October. Entry closes 29 August Find out more

Gifts inspired by Charles Darwin From his voyage on the Beagle to his time at Downe House, find thought-provoking gifts inspired by one of the greatest minds in science, Charles Darwin.  Shop now

What's on at the Museum in London Sensational Butterflies Until 13 September Coral Reefs: Secret Cities of the Sea Until 13 September Book exhibition tickets