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2025
December
November
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TALK: Making The Monster! Dr Kathryn Harkup
-Frankenstein - Science Fiction or Science Fact?! Writer and Science Communicator, Dr Kathryn Harkup explores the science behind Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
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Spiders, Bats, Crows, Cats - A Gothic Zoology Tour
-A student-led tour focussing on creatures featured in the 'Fear And Fascination' exhibition. Come and find out some zoological facts behind the fear and fascination of spider, bats, beetles and more!
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WORKSHOP Dorian Gray's Pictures: A Creative History Workshop with Dr Keava McMillan
-A workshop exploring the art collection of John Gray, once considered the model for Oscar Wilde's Dorian Gray.
October
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Fear & Fascination - Trick & Treat Week
-University Collections invite you along to the Library Gallery for stories and creative activities during BeWell and Inclusion Week. You will find us on the ground floor of the Sir Duncan Rice Library each lunchtime. Join us for some Gothic treats and a few tricks!
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Spiders, Bats, Crows, Cats - A Gothic Zoology Tour
-A student-led tour focussing on creatures featured in the 'Fear And Fascination' exhibition. Come and find out some zoological facts behind the fear and fascination of spider, bats, beetles and more!
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Spiders, Bats, Crows, Cats - A Gothic Zoology Tour
-A student-led tour focussing on creatures featured in the 'Fear And Fascination' exhibition. Come and find out some zoological facts behind the fear and fascination of spider, bats, beetles and more!
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October School Holidays - Visit the Zoology Museum
-A great place to visit with family and friends.
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October School Holidays - Monsters Ink
-We're inviting visitors to the Sir Duncan Rice Library to add their drawings of monsters to our Fear & Fascination Gothic backdrop throughout the October holidays.
September
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Doors Open Day 2025: Visit the Sir Duncan Rice Library
-The Library doors are open to all today. Drop in and see what you can FIND! The theme of our Doors Open Day this year is "FINDS". We're celebrating Doors Open Day and Scottish Archaeology Month with a FINDS DAY that includes special guests, The Treasure Trove Unit, an archaeology-themed...
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Doors Open Day 2025: Visit the Zoology Museum
-The doors of the Zoology Museum will be open to all on Saturday 6th September. Come and see the amazing displays of creatures. We'll have activity sheets and an archaeology-themed Lego Trail for visitors to enjoy. Fun for all the family!
July
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Festival of the Sea: Online Talk - Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps with Chet van Duzer
-Ever wondered why some of the earliest maps and atlases feature fantastical sea creatures?
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Festival of the Sea: Map Making Workshop
-Add to a collaborative map of the sea by drawing islands, ships and whatever else you can imagine. Part of the Festival of the Sea!
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SUMMER at the Zoology Museum
-A great place to visit with family and friends.
May
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PUBLIC TALK Sophie Coulombeau - Brothers & Lovers: Frances Burney and the Gothic
-The University is delighted to welcome author and radio presenter Sophie Coulombeau in this talk showcasing some of the research from her recent publication 'Reading with the Burneys' which is closely linked to Aberdeen.
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Fear and Fascination - A Gothic Exhibition
-Step into a world of Gothic terror in the latest exhibition from University Collections.
April
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Student-led Zoology Museum Extinction Tours
-Are we currently in a mass-extinction event? If so, what's causing it? Join one of our special tours of the Zoology Museum to find out more.
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Student-led Zoology Museum Extinction Tours
-Are we currently in a mass-extinction event? If so, what's causing it? Join one of our special tours of the Zoology Museum to find out more.
March
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Easter at the Zoology Museum
-Looking for somewhere to visit during the school holidays? Come along to the University of Aberdeen's Zoology Museum!
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WORKSHOP: Imagined Norths - Fantasy Map Making
-Come along and make your own fantasy map at this workshop in the Sir Duncan Rice Library!
February
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PUBLIC TALK: (Re)collecting Jacobites in Robert Forbes's 'The Lyon in Mourning' Manuscript
-A talk for all those curious about the Jacobites! Professor Leith Davis reveals 'The Lyon in Mourning'. Supported by Friends of Aberdeen Library.
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University Collections at the Founders' Week Discovery Day
-Visit the University Collections stand on Discovery Day and have a go at making your own seal and trying some Latin calligraphy from the Foundation Papal Bull.
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GREEN GAMES CLUB
-This event is open to students from across the University who are interested in sustainability and exploring a range of games on topics of climate and energy.
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Zoology Museum open to Celebrate the Lunar New Year, Year of the Snake!
-University Collections is delighted to be joining in with the Confucius Institute's Spring Family Festival to Celebrate the Lunar New Year on Sunday 2 February!
January
2024
December
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Student-led Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Student-led Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
November
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Student-led Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Monster Map Mass Colouring Event with Special Guest Johanna Basford!
-A not to be missed Special Event for Book Week Scotland, supported by the Scottish Book Trust.
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James Beattie's Cello - Collections in Concert
-Don't miss a unique opportunity to hear James Beattie's cello played at a concert in King's College Chapel on Saint Cecilia's Day, 22nd November.
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Imagined Norths - Curator's View
-Curator, Sam Revell, takes you on a tour of the new exhibition in the Sir Duncan Rice Library Gallery as part of Book Week Scotland.
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The Thomas Reid Collecting Prize 2025
-£500 TO GROW YOUR COLLECTION. The Thomas Reid Collecting Prize 2025 will be open for applications from Wednesday 20th November.
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Student-led Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Collections Close Up: The Ends of the Earth
-We are going to the Ends of the Earth for Book Week Scotland.
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In Conversation with L.R. LAM - Here Be Dragons
-We are delighted to be launching our Book Week Scotland programme with special guest, bestselling fantasy author, L.R. Lam. Not to be missed!
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Student-led Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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EXHIBITION: Imagined Norths
-Visit the Gallery in the Sir Duncan Rice Library from 11th November to see the new exhibition from the University Collections.
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Student-led Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Display: Fantasy - Realms of Imagination
-A second chance to see this touring display delivered in partnership with Aberdeen City Libraries and the British Library. Part of Book Week Scotland.
October
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Zoology Museum SPOOKY TOUR!
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Student-led Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Student-led Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Student-led Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Mary Darly (1736-1791), Fun Merchant and Caricature Pioneer - a Conversation
-Join us for this conversation event in which Dr Helen Pierce (Art History) and Dr Mary Pryor (Centre for Academic Development) will discuss Darly's career, her successes and her missteps, as a pioneering figure in the development of British caricature as a serious art form.
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Student-led Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Striking Impressions - A Ralph Steadman Special with Michael Waight
-We are delighted to welcome master printer Michael Waight to the Sir Duncan Rice Library Gallery on Saturday 5th October for a unique look at some of the prints he made in partnership with the renowned British illustrator, Ralph Steadman. NOT TO BE MISSED!
September
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Striking Impressions Exhibition - Flash Tour #2
-A bite-sized (15 minute) tour of the exhibition 'Striking Impressions'.
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Striking Impressions Exhibition - Flash Tour #1
-A bite-sized (15 minute) tour of the exhibition 'Striking Impressions'.
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Research Seminar: Khrystyna Baziuk (Lviv) Beyond the Emigrant: The Story of the Turner Family in Aberdeenshire
-We are delighted to welcome Khrystyna Baziuk as part of the Friends of Aberdeen University Library Research Awards which are designed to support research based on and making particular use of materials held in the University's Library, Museum, or Special Collections. Khrystyna arrived in Aberdeen from Ukraine earlier this month...
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Collection Doodles at the Wayword Festival
-A fun and relaxing doodling session as part of this year's WayWORD Festival.
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University Collections at the Aberdeen Science Festival Discovery Day
-Explore two of the University Collections venues - the Library Gallery and the Zoology Museum - and see how many Lego faces you can find as you go!
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Doors Open Day at the Zoology Museum
-The doors to the Zoology Museum will be open to visitors on Saturday 7 September. Come and see the amazing displays of creatures. We'll have activity sheets and our popular Lego Trail for visitors to enjoy.
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Doors Open Day at the Sir Duncan Rice Library
-The doors to the Sir Duncan Rice Library will be open to visitors on Saturday 7 September.
August
July
May
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Creative Collections Lunchtime Doodle (MAY)
-Relax and enjoy some mindful moments as you investigate and draw selected specimens and artefacts from the University collections. You don't have to be an artist; these sociable sessions are more about having a go and enjoying seeing some of our collections close-up.
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Networking the Early Modern Past in North East Scotland
-An afternoon event exploring networks and connections in the early modern north east of Scotland, and how we make connections from today with the experiences of the past. All very warmly welcome to attend all or part of the event!
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SEMINAR: Invertebrate Pirates
-A unique opportunity to hear Dr Jessica Goodheart, Assistant Curator of Malacology and Assistant Professor at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City speak about her research. This seminar is open to members of the public.
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
April
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Creative Collections Lunchtime Doodle (APRIL)
-Join us on Thurs 25 April 2024 at 12:30 PM at the University of Aberdeen, Sir Duncan Rice Library, for a fun and relaxing doodling session.
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
March
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Easter at the Zoology Museum
-Looking for somewhere to visit during the holidays? Come along to the Zoology Museum!
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Creative Collections Lunchtime Doodle (MARCH)
-Join us on Thurs Mar 28 2024 at 12:30 PM at the University of Aberdeen Zoology Museum for a fun and relaxing doodling session.
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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TALK: "Grumbling is an immensely useful art" - Professor Alexander Ogston's Travels in 19th Century Norway
-Speaker: Dr Andrew Newby, University of Jyväskylä Finland
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Zoology Museum EXTINCTION TOURS
-Are we currently in a mass-extinction event? If so, what's causing it? Join one of our special tours of the Zoology Museum as part of Climate Week North East 2024.
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Beneath the surface: solving the mystery of the Aberdeen Sibyls
-A conversation with Dr Mary Pryor and Dr Helen Pierce
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Lunchtime Gallery Tours
-Brought to you by the Art History Society - Wednesdays 13.00-13.30.
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Community history research in focus: the PATH project
-Join Louise Henrard and Jakub Ivanecky (PATH/Grampian Regional Equality Council/Four Pillars) for a discussion about this community-led heritage project.
February
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Creative Collections Lunchtime Doodle (FEBRUARY)
-Relax and enjoy some mindful moments as you investigate and draw selected specimens and artefacts from the University collections. You don't have to be an artist; these sociable sessions are more about having a go and enjoying seeing some of our collections close-up.
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TOUR: Striking Impressions - Curator's View
-Join Sam Revell (Assistant Curator) from the Museums & Special Collections for a walking tour of the new exhibition in the Library Gallery. Sam will be chatting about some of the themes and highlighting some of the exhibits. All welcome!
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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The Birds and Bees Tour
-Come along to the Zoology Museum on Valentine's Day for a special tour!
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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EXHIBITION: Striking Impressions
-On display in the Library Gallery until 27 October, 2024.
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
January
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Creative Collections Lunchtime Doodle (JANUARY)
-Relax and enjoy some mindful moments as you investigate and draw selected specimens and artefacts from the University collections. You don't have to be an artist; these sociable sessions are more about having a go and enjoying seeing some of our collections close-up.
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Zoology Museum Tour
-Brought to you by the Marine Society and the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.
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Friends of Aberdeen University Library Research Awards 2024
-Find out how to apply for a new series of Research Awards to support work with the collections.
2023
November
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The Big Draw: Sensing Animals - drawing session (Rescheduled Event)
-A facilitated drawing session including drawing using touch, with a colour-blind palette, and drawing animals which have unusual senses.
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Gods and Monsters: The Gothic and Horror Fictions, 1760s to the present day
-For BOOK WEEK SCOTLAND 2023 Cults... ghosts... hauntings... unquiet minds... monsters - both human, and inhuman.
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People and Books in Fifteenth-Century Scotland and England: Fresh Research Directions
-For BOOK WEEK SCOTLAND 2023 People and books in fifteenth-century Scotland and England.
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Nan Shepherd and the Curse of Frankenstein
-For Book Week Scotland 2023 An animated lecture by Erlend Clouston, Nan Shepherd's Literary Executor, for Book Week Scotland.
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TechFest: Museums & Special Collections LEGO TRAIL
-Coming along to TechFest Family Activity Day on Sunday 5th Nov? Have a go at the Museums & Special Collections LEGO trail!
October
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Jacobite Imaginations
-In this relaxed discussion event, participants will be invited to explore and exchange creative questions and ideas on a Jacobite theme.
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Talk: Slavery and Aberdeen Infirmary
-A talk by Matthew Lee on the philanthropic legacies of enslavement in Aberdeen and North East Scotland with an introduction by NHS Grampian Archivist, Fiona Musk.
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The Big Draw: Sensing Animals - drawing session
-A facilitated drawing session including drawing using touch, with a colour-blind palette, and drawing animals which have unusual senses.
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Avaricious surveys? Robert Wilson in 19th Century Norway and Beyond
-Interdisciplinary Research Fellow Dr Isabelle Gapp will chair an exploratory discussion of recent and possible future work on Robert Wilson, a nineteenth-century world traveller from Banff.
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Workshop: When you look at me, what do you see?
-An Eldin&Love multidisciplinary and multigenerational workshop.
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A Film & Talk by Bruce Fummey: Transatlantic Slavery...It's personal
-We're delighted to welcome stand-up comedian and Youtuber Bruce Fummey to the University for a showing of his latest film and to talk about how it came to be made in Aberdeen.
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The Big Draw 2023 at the Zoology Museum: The Paper Museum
-Come to the Zoology Museum to add your drawing to The Paper Museum.
