Night at the Museum: Lost Species Scotland
Published: 24 October 2019
Friday 29 November 2019
Friday 29 November 2019
7.00pm - 10.00pm
Hunterian Museum
Admission free - booking required
Celebrate both St. Andrew’s Day and Remembrance Day for Lost Species in one fabulous evening!
Join us for this unique family-friendly event featuring live music, poetry and theatre, and discover the lost and endangered species of Scotland.
Rather than mourning lost species, we will explore, through collections-based activities and scientific discovery, how current Scottish research and historical collections can contribute to the understanding of and battle against climate change.
Discover work observing improvements in the fish populations of the Clyde River, new research examining threatened bird species such as the Chough and how research into corals has developed since the days of William Hunter and his contemporaries.
Don’t miss your chance to get up close to a replica of the now extinct Great Auk, a former resident of Scottish coasts.
And in the spirit of exploring sustainable travel options, have a go at using your own renewable energy (using cycle power) to recharge your phone, courtesy of Sustrans.
All this and the chance to be charitable like St. Andrew in support of the environmental charities that will join us on the night!
We are delighted to welcome a selection of fabulous poets and musicians including the University of Glasgow’s very own Black Fox – a merry band of zoologists who have equal skill and passion for Blues and Soul.
The Bluebuck, Dire Wolf and Thylacine are just some of the lost species on display in the Hunterian Museum which offers an ideal backdrop for scientific and creative workstations, musical performances, readings, crafts and a cash bar at this great family event.
Night at the Museum is supported by Scotland's Winter Festivals.
Images: A previous Night at the Museum. Great Auk by Lucy Gilbert. Dire Wolf skeleton.
First published: 24 October 2019
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