Ages 5-11
Welcome to Fossil Club!
Each week kids will learn all about fossils and palaeontology. Fossil club is led by qualified palaeontologists and activities will include laboratory sessions, scientific education, crafts, local field trips, microscope tuition and more!
Entry to Fossil Club also includes child museum entry.
What to do at Fossil Club
Learn about Prehistoric Life!
Come learn about the exciting world of natural history. From flowers to dinosaurs, kids can learn about the past in a fun and informative setting.
Museum Exploration
Fossil clubs allows kids to see the Yorkshire Natural History Museum in a new way, being able to explore behind the scenes and get up close and handle exhibits.
Arts & Crafts
At Fossil Club, art meets science. Kids learn facts like how scientists are able to tell what colour dinosaurs are and then explore with creativity what scientists are yet to discover.
Take Part in Science
A fantastic opportunity for kids at Fossil Club is being able to learn scientific skills not taught in school. Kids learn how to prepare fossils using electronic tools and how to use microscopes for scientific activity.
Expert Driven
Every fossil club session is led by trained palaeontologists with teaching experience. Learn from qualified researchers who have a true passion for prehistory.
Fossil Walks
Every Summer we host Fossil Club field trips to Rivelin Valley and the Peak District. Kids get to experience first hand discovering fossils that are over 300 million years old!