Michael Turner's Cabinet of Natural Curiosities
Step inside Michael Turner’s fascinating Cabinet of Natural Curiosities and discover an extraordinary collection of natural treasures and unusual finds from around the world.
Date: Wednesday 28 October
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Location: Discover Centre
Built up over more than 40 years, ornithologist and naturalist Michael Turner’s remarkable collection includes fossils, skulls, Victorian butterflies, dinosaur teeth, corals, shells, insects, feathers and many other fascinating artefacts.

Join Michael in the Discover Centre, where he’ll share some of the stories behind his collection and give you the chance to take a closer look at an incredible variety of objects from the natural world.

Whether you’re fascinated by wildlife, natural history or simply curious to see what’s inside the cabinet, come along and discover something extraordinary

Accessibility: The Discovery Centre is an open, accessible space with flat, level access throughout, making it suitable for wheelchair users and visitors with pushchairs. See more information about our centres accessibility here.
This event is included in the price of admission, no booking required. Just come along and be curious.
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