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Acer palmatum, although there are more than 100 species of maple worldwide, only one species (Acer campestre) is native to the UK.

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The Museum runs programmes of activities for school groups, families and adults.
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School students investigate a skull.
School activities

Explore the many activities and resources that we offer for students and teachers.

using a microscope in Earth Lab
Adult activities

Expand your knowledge of the natural world with our adult learning activities.

A family in the mammals gallery
Family activities

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Our fossil insect collection includes Rhyniognatha hirsti, the world's oldest fossil insect, dating back some 400 million years.