Join us for a fossil handling session with one of our curators.
Join us for a fossil handling session with one of our curators. From an Iguanodon’s thumb spike to dinosaur food, there will be a selection of fossils that are millions of years old. We also have replicas, so you can see the size of a T-Rex's or a Parasaurolophus's head.
We’ll also show you the sorts of fossils you can find when going for a walk in North Herts so maybe you could collect some of your own.
Places are free, but limited, so book now!
Thursday 14 August
10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm
Free
All children must be supervised by an adult (Adults do not require a ticket)
Don't forget, you can present your ticket or receipt at our café on the day of the event to receive 10% off your order.
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Visitor information
Address
Brand Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JE
01462 474554
Opening times
Museum: Tue-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm, Sun 11am-3pm
Closed Mondays and Bank Holidays
Nb. The cafe closes one hour before the museum
Hitchin Town Hall: Mon - Fri, (Closed Bank holidays)
You are welcome to bring your dogs provided they are well behaved and on a lead.
Refurbishments
North Hertfordshire Museum opened in 2019. We have four galleries for you to visit: downstairs explore the Discovering North Hertfordshire Gallery, which deals with the history of the district from geological times to the present day, and our Exhibition Gallery, with a range of exhibitions, from fine art to exhibitions aimed at children (past shows include Rembrandt etchings, Diane Arbus photos and Camden Town paintings, as well as The BFG in Pictures, The World of Peter Rabbit and The Tiger who came to Tea). Upstairs discover how people’s lives have changed over time in the Living in North Hertfordshire Gallery. The Terrace Gallery displays items from our football collection, our world cultures collection, a taste of our art collections, as well as local suffrage. You can watch animations of folklore tales and view local artworks in the Arches Gallery, part of the Terrace Gallery. Our museum shop sells books, gifts, and souvenirs, and we have a good cafe serving a variety of food, and hot and cold drinks. Admission is free.
