Activities/Workshops/Family events
UCL Museums murder mystery for Museums at Night Join us for an evening of intrigue and solve the clues to crack the UCL Museums murder mystery. There are prizes to be won for the team that solves the case and for best dressed detectives. Followed by a free drinks reception and a private view of the UCL Grant Museum of Zoology. Fri 16 May | 6.30–9pm J. Z. Young Lecture Theatre zoology.museums@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 3108 2052
From broken sherd to pot – discover the magic of Petrie’s drawing machine This event, led by atrist group Manifold, will offer an evening of drawing and sketching using a replica of Petrie’s drawing machine, which he used to identify what broken pots would have looked like just from the fragments. Part of Museums at Night. Sat 17 May | 5–8pm UCL Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology events.petrie@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 4138
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Life and death drawing: movement With the guidance of specialists from different disciplines, this workshop is a chance to draw from live models, works of art, anatomical or skeletal models or from specimens. The class is suitable for adults of all levels and all materials are provided. Part of Museums at Night. Sat 17 May | 5–8pm Pre-booking essential UCL Art Museum college.art@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 2540
Ravenous reptiles From dinosaurs to venomous snakes, this half-term, we will be celebrating the terrifying and beautiful world of reptiles. Come face-to-face with some of our fantastic specimens, such as the world’s largest crocodile or tiny chameleons, and take part in fun, hands-on, specimen-based activities. Tues 27–Sat 31 May | 1–4.30pm UCL Grant Museum of Zoology zoology.museums@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 3108 2052