An illustration of an ancient fern with a dragonfly on it, against a yellow crayon background

Family Fun Day - Flying Fossils!

Name: Inaugural Lecture of Professor Rosie Day
Start: 2026-06-04T16:00:00
End: 2026-06-04T18:00:00

Join us for a free day out at the Lapworth Museum of Geology and learn about the evolution of flight.

Date
Thursday, 28 May 2026 (10:00 - 17:00) (UK)

Location
Lapworth Museum, Aston Webb Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
Contact
j.atterby@bham.ac.uk

Join us for a free day out at the Lapworth Museum of Geology. This time, we're learning all about the evolution of flight and making our own flying creatures!

Learn how ancient animals took to the skies, build your own giant dragonfly and more!

Giant Dragonfly Puppet Workshops (booking required)

10:30-12:00

13:00-14:30

15:00-16:30

Limited spaces. Please book in advance using the button below.

All Day (10:00-17:00)

Fossil handling and other activities

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Lapworth MuseumAston Webb BuildingUniversity of BirminghamEdgbastonBirminghamB15 2TT

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