Uncover the wonders of Scotland's ancient past at The Hunterian museum, University of Glasgow. From sharp-toothed sharks to early amphibians, explore fossils from a time millions of years ago, when Scotland was a tropical jungle of giant plants and strange creatures! Make your own carboniferous fossil rubbing and reconstruct an ancient forest and get crafty making fish inspired by the prehistoric Bearsden shark. Explore some of the museum's fascinating fossil collection and discover how the world of the Carboniferous period connects to Scotland as we see it today.

Venue: The Hunterian museum, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Date: Sat 14th June
Time: 12pm - 3pm 
Booking: No booking required 
Cost: Free

 

First published: 29 April 2025

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Cartoon image of a woman with plants, lizards and butterflies alongside a man with a magnifying glass observing bugs in their natural habitat.

The Hunterian