Ocean Tales
Event Details
Dates
Sun 11 Oct '26
Sun 18 Oct '26
Sun 25 Oct '26
Tue 27 – Thu 29 Oct '26
Sun 1 Nov '26
Location
Natural History MuseumRecommended ages
4 years – 7 years
Type
Indoor
Prices
Free entry
About this event
Ocean Tales is part of the Natural History Museum's free learning-volunteer activities, and of its October half-term Family Festival: Ocean October (26 October - 1 November).
"Dive into the Jurassic seas with our playful and inclusive sensory story-sharing experience for ages 4–7." Families meet marine creatures from the past through stories, tactile props, sounds and movement.
What to expect:
- Sundays 11, 18 and 25 October and 1 November 2026, plus Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 October
- Activities page: "Drop-in, 11:30–14:30"; half-term programme: 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 (calm session)
- Nature Activity Centre in the Nature Discovery Garden
- Free, drop-in, first-come first-served
- "Subject to volunteer availability"
- "Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult."
More Details
Booking
Walk-in
Arrival
At start time
Parent Must Stay
Yes, required
Pricing
Free entry
Location
Get directionsExplore world-class natural history exhibits with free admission and family-friendly facilities including pushchair access and dog-friendly spaces.
What this place offers
Last updated: 10 Oct 2026
