Event information
Discover the fascinating work of women scientists past and present.
Various dates
13.15–14.00
Tour starts from Guy the gorilla outside the Treasures gallery, on the balcony of Hintze Hall.
Free, walk-ups accepted subject to capacity.
Take a guided tour of the first floor Hintze Hall balconies and the Minerals gallery and discover the fascinating work of women scientists past and present.
You'll hear the gripping histories of several women scientists across history including some who've worked at the Museum. Encounter numerous treasures such as specimens collected by Mary Anning and learn more about the Museum's displays and our cutting-edge science.
Event dates and times
16 April 13.15–14.00
20 April 13.15–14.00
23 April 13.15–14.00
30 April 13.15–14.00
07 May 13.15–14.00
14 May 13.15–14.00
21 May 13.15–14.00
28 May 13.15–14.00
04 June 13.15–14.00
11 June 13.15–14.00
15 June 13.15–14.00
18 June 13.15–14.00
25 June 13.15–14.00
Read some stories from the tour
Learn about female scientists past and present, their passions, their inspiration and how they got into science. Each tour is slightly different, but here are some of the women you might hear about.
Getting to the meeting point
To get to the meeting point by Guy the gorilla enter Hintze Hall on the ground floor then go up the main staircase. Turn right at the statue of Darwin and continue up the stairs. When you reach the top Guy the gorilla will be in front of you.
If using the lift, take the lift from the ground floor of Hintze Hall to the first floor of Hintze Hall. As you exit the lift head straight out onto the balcony then turn right and walk to the end of the balcony, the meeting point will be straight ahead.