Published: 14 January, 2020

Marlborough Museum

Come and join us for Marlborough Museum Natural History Week next week.  As you can see below and attached, we have exciting events and workshops all week.  All events are FREE.  Booking essential - book early as we have limited spaces.

 

Marlborough Museum Natural History Week – 20 – 24 January 2020

 

Monday          1 p.m. for 7 and Under

                        3 p.m. for 8 – 12 years

Snails and Butterflies in the Museum

A reading of Watch Out Snail about native New Zealand snails plus come and meet the butterflies at Marlborough Museum (30 minutes), followed by a butterfly making workshop (45 minutes).

           

Tuesday         1 p.m. for 7 and Under

                        3 p.m. 8 – 12 years

Dead Things in the Museum

Moa bones, whale bits, snail shells, seashells, stuffed birds, dried cats – bring a torch? Theatre

 

Wednesday   11 – 11.45 a.m.  All Ages

Meet a Biologist – Dr John Leader will answer your questions about the natural world and life as a curious researcher of insects and fish.

1 – 1.45 p.m.  All Ages

Discovering local plants and animals – the legacy of Cook and Banks in the Marlborough Sounds (20 minute presentation followed by an optional mini essay to win a $30 Warehouse vouchers) 

 

Thursday -     11 a.m. 7 – 11 years

How to create your own herbarium of pressed native plants – learn about ways to prepare plant samples to make your own collection.  Workshop with Nigel Beevis.

 

Friday -          1 p.m.  7 and Under

                        2 p.m. 8 – 12 years

Meet an Archaeologist – Logan Coote will talk about his work as an archaeologist and show you what he has discovered.  Shark teeth may be present.

 

Bookings essential

 

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim

578 1712                     info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

 

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