Special Opening of the Zoology Museum on Sunday 22 Feb - Spring Family Festival
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Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Zoology Museum as part of the Spring Family Festival
The Zoology Museum will be open from 10am - 4pm as part of the Spring Family Festival on Sunday 22 February. Welcome to a world of hooves, manes, tails and more! Entry is FREE and we are open to all.Activities
- Have a go at the Lego Horse Race. See if you can find Lego horses and their minifigure jockeys in different locations across the Zoology Museum and Elphinstone Hall.
- Year of the Horse Horseshoe Trail. To continue the horsey theme, follow a trail of horseshoes. Each horseshoe comes with a Horse Fact. Complete all the questions and claim a sticker!
- Enjoy some creative time at the Colouring Table in the foyer.
- Take one of our Puppet Pals with you on a self-guided Scavenger Hunt around the galleries.

Useful Information
- Visitors are welcome to use University car parks for free on the day of the event.
- The Zoology Building is accessible through the Cruickshank Botanic Garden.
- There is also an accessible lift from the Zoology Building car park.
- The Upper Gallery is accessible by ramp and the Lower Gallery by lift.
- Please notify us ahead of the event if you have any specific access requirements. Please note the the lifts are not suitable for large powered wheelchairs.
Useful Links
Zoology Museum Spring Family Festival- Hosted by
- University Collections
- Venue
- Zoology Museum
- Contact
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If you would like further information please email uoacollections@abdn.ac.uk