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Ice Age Science: Mammoths, mega boulders and microscopes

Mother and child looking through a microscope. c Victoria Haydn
Dates:27 October 2014 - 31 October 2014
Times:11:00 - 13:00
What is it:Family event
Organiser:Manchester Museum
How much:Places limited, Book in advance on 0161 275 2648 or museum@manchester.ac.uk, some spaces available to sign up on the day, free, all ages
Who is it for:Families, General public, University staff
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Mon 27-Fri 31 Oct, 11am-1pm. Meet the scientists at The University of Manchester who study ice age animals, plants, and landscapes. Take part in fun activities including cave painting and ice age Top Trumps. See fossils from the Museum’s collections to learn about ice age giants such as the mammoth and woolly rhino. Use microscopes to see fossil pollen from ancient plants. Take a guided tour to hear the fascinating story of the giant boulder in the Old Quad behind the Museum. Part of Manchester Science Festival, supported by Siemens.

Price: Places limited, Book in advance on 0161 275 2648 or museum@manchester.ac.uk, some spaces available to sign up on the day, free, all ages

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