Family Fun Day: Life Fantastic

The 2013 CHRISTMAS LECTURES® were all about life; the greatest show on Earth from the lowliest worm to the mightiest mammal. Discover where you came from, find out if you are a mutant and hear a talk from the Christmas Lecturer herself, Alison Woollard!

Hands on activities
Among the many activities on offer, you can try experiments from the CHRISTMAS LECTURES like using webbed gloves to feel what it would be like if you didn't experience programmed cell death (called apoptosis).

The Royal Veterinary College will be bringing a hands-on stand of veterinary resources to give you the chance to try out your skills in RVC On Tour.

You'll also be able to see if you have the genetic mutation that makes you a supertaster, use our microscopes to get up close to a variety of objects, inflate some lungs and make your own genome bracelets.

This is just a small selection of what we've got happening - come along to join in the fun!

Talk schedule
11.30am Life Fantastic

12.15pm The horse as the ultimate athlete

1.15pm Life Fantastic

2.00pm The horse as the ultimate athlete

2.45pm Life Fantastic

3.30pm The horse as the ultimate athlete

Please note
Family Fun Day activities are suitable for 6-12 year olds though older and younger siblings and friends are also very welcome.

Entrance for Faraday Members and under 3s is free. Adult Ri Members are entitled to bring two accompanying children free.