Grant Museum Of Zoology
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Grant Museum of Zoology, Rockefeller Building University College London, Bloomsbury, 21 University Street, London WC1E 6DE
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Dates:
7th April 2010 to 31st December 2013
OPENING TIMES
Jan-Dec, Mon-Sat 1pm-5pm, closed Apr 5-11
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free
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The Grant Museum is the only remaining university zoological museum in London. It houses around 62,000 specimens, covering the whole Animal Kingdom. Founded in 1827 as a teaching collection, the Museum is packed full of skeletons, mounted animals and specimens preserved in fluid. Many of the species are now endangered or extinct including the Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine, the Quagga, and the Dodo.
About Grant Museum of Zoology
University College London's Grant Museum of Zoology houses around 62,000 specimens amounting to a diverse natural history collection covering the whole of the animal kingdom. Founded in 1827, the museum retains an air of the avid Victorian collector with cases packed full of skeletons, mounted animals and specimens preserved in fluid. More about Grant Museum of Zoology
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130 Tottenham Court Road, W1T | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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130 Tottenham Court Road, W1T | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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Regency House Hotel
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71 Gower Street, WC1E | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
For those who fancy staying in a hotel with a piece of English history, the Regency House Hotel should be first pick. Dating back to the ...More
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71 Gower Street, WC1E | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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130 Tottenham Court Road, W1T | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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130 Tottenham Court Road, W1T | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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We Will Rock YouLondon > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st August 2010 to 26th October 2013 - Various Times
Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 10 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
A Freddie Mercury soundalike leads the Bohemians in a rebellion against the boy and girl bands who control Planet Mall, under the leadership of the Killer ...More
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OnceLondon > Events > Theatre Dates: 16th March to 30th November 2013
Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 13 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Having taken Broadway by storm, winning eight awards at the 2012 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and Best Actor, the musical Once comes to London's ...More
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Jersey BoysLondon > Events > Theatre Dates: Every Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday 3pm, Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7.30pm
Prince Edward Theatre, 28 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D | 13 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre is the tale of four blue collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who went on to ...More
Bloomsbury Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
15 Gordon Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Owned and part-funded by University College London, the Bloomsbury was completed in 1968 on the site of a bomb-damaged church. The years have not been kind ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
15 Gordon Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Owned and part-funded by University College London, the Bloomsbury was completed in 1968 on the site of a bomb-damaged church. The years have not been kind ...More
Charlotte Street Blues
London > Entertainment > Live Music
74 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 4 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
With live performances every night of the week set over three floors in an attractive Charlotte Street venue, welcome to the Ronnie Scott's of the Blues ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
74 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 4 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
With live performances every night of the week set over three floors in an attractive Charlotte Street venue, welcome to the Ronnie Scott's of the Blues ...More
The New Diorama Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
15-16 Triton Street, Regents Place, Fitzrovia, London NW1 | 7 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
The New Diorama Theatre is an 80-seat performance space located in central London, close to Great Portland Street, dedicated to presenting the work of theatre companies ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
15-16 Triton Street, Regents Place, Fitzrovia, London NW1 | 7 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
The New Diorama Theatre is an 80-seat performance space located in central London, close to Great Portland Street, dedicated to presenting the work of theatre companies ...More
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Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
London > Attractions > Museums
Malet Place, University College London, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
The Petrie Museum, located within University College London, is one of the largest and most fascinating collections of Egyptian archaeology anywhere in the world. There are ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Malet Place, University College London, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
The Petrie Museum, located within University College London, is one of the largest and most fascinating collections of Egyptian archaeology anywhere in the world. There are ...More
Wellcome Collection
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
183 Euston Road, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
A major cultural venue costing £30 million, the Wellcome Collection combines three galleries: 'Medicine Man', 'Medicine Now' and 'special exhibitions'. In addition you'll find the famous ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
183 Euston Road, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
A major cultural venue costing £30 million, the Wellcome Collection combines three galleries: 'Medicine Man', 'Medicine Now' and 'special exhibitions'. In addition you'll find the famous ...More
Pollock's Toy Museum
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
1 Scala Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 4 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Crammed inside two townhouses (one 18th, the other 19th century) on a pretty sidestreet you'll find this historic haven for toys of all kinds. Named after ...More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
1 Scala Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 4 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Crammed inside two townhouses (one 18th, the other 19th century) on a pretty sidestreet you'll find this historic haven for toys of all kinds. Named after ...More
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Waterstone's - Gower Street
London > Shopping > Books
82 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Waterstone's, one of the largest high street booksellers in the UK, is a relativenewcomer on the block. It first opened in Old Brompton Road, London, in1982 ...More
London > Shopping > Books
82 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Waterstone's, one of the largest high street booksellers in the UK, is a relativenewcomer on the block. It first opened in Old Brompton Road, London, in1982 ...More
Heal's
London > Shopping > House and Garden
196 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Though it was established in 1800 Heal's is renowned for its beautifully designed furniture, attractive modern decorations and hyper-modern kitchenware. The Heal's trademark has become synonymous ...More
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196 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Though it was established in 1800 Heal's is renowned for its beautifully designed furniture, attractive modern decorations and hyper-modern kitchenware. The Heal's trademark has become synonymous ...More
SHARPS Barber
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
13a Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 7 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Set up in NYC in 2003 by Oliver Sweatman, Larry Paul and Mark Gilbertson, SHARPS the barbers brings their own brand of 'necessary maintenance that happens ...More
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
13a Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 7 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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Pret A Manger
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
63 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 2 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...More
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63 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 2 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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Pret A Manger
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100 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 2 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...More
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100 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 2 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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Pret A Manger
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100 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 2 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...More
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100 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 2 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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Slade School of Fine Art
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
UCL University, Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Among the best regarded art schools in the world. The Slade is a fairly traditional school with an insistence on certain techniques within each undergraduate course, ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
UCL University, Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Among the best regarded art schools in the world. The Slade is a fairly traditional school with an insistence on certain techniques within each undergraduate course, ...More
The Bartlett School of Architecture
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Wates House, 22 Gordon Street, WC1H | 4 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
The Bartlett School of Architecture, on the corner of Huntley Street and Capper Street, is part of The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Wates House, 22 Gordon Street, WC1H | 4 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
The Bartlett School of Architecture, on the corner of Huntley Street and Capper Street, is part of The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. ...More
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 5 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is among the best schools for the studies of foreign cultures and languages in the world. In fact, ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 5 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is among the best schools for the studies of foreign cultures and languages in the world. In fact, ...More
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Dolphin Swimming Club
London > Leisure > Activities
U of L Pool, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Swimming lessons for children and aquaphobic adults. This is one of the more popular swimming schools in London, and one of the most long-running, with over ...More
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U of L Pool, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 3 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Swimming lessons for children and aquaphobic adults. This is one of the more popular swimming schools in London, and one of the most long-running, with over ...More
Fitzroy Square Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Fitzroy Square, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 4 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Fitzroy Square is one of London's finest squares and the only London square designed by Robert Adam. It is named after Charles Fitzroy, 4th Duke of ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Fitzroy Square, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 4 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Fitzroy Square is one of London's finest squares and the only London square designed by Robert Adam. It is named after Charles Fitzroy, 4th Duke of ...More
The London Academy of Krav Maga
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309 Regent Street, Marylebone, London W1B | 12 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Despite several high-profile aficionados – J-Lo and Angelina Jolie included – Israel’s contribution to martial arts is still unknown to the general public. Krav Maga ...More
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309 Regent Street, Marylebone, London W1B | 12 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Despite several high-profile aficionados – J-Lo and Angelina Jolie included – Israel’s contribution to martial arts is still unknown to the general public. Krav Maga ...More
The Crown & Sceptre
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26 Foley Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W | 7 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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26 Foley Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W | 7 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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The Lucky Pig
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5 Clipstone Street, Fitzrovia, W1W | 7 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
Elusive location? Check. Mismatched furniture? Check. Random antiques used for decoration? Check. And finally: an extensive cocktail list? Check. The Lucky Pig has all the elements ...More
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5 Clipstone Street, Fitzrovia, W1W | 7 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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Friends House
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173-177 Euston Road, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | 4 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
The historic headquarters of Quakers in Britain, Friends House in Euston has 23 function rooms including a large Meeting Hall which seats up to 1,100 guests. ...More
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173-177 Euston Road, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | 4 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
The historic headquarters of Quakers in Britain, Friends House in Euston has 23 function rooms including a large Meeting Hall which seats up to 1,100 guests. ...More
Imagination Gallery
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South Crescent, 25 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 6 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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South Crescent, 25 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 6 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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The Sanderson Hotel
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50 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 8 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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50 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 8 minutes from Grant Museum Of Zoology
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Grant Museum of Zoology events
Grant Museum Of ZoologyGrant Museum Of ZoologyThe Grant Museum is the only remaining university zoological museum in London. It houses around 62,000 specimens, covering the whole Animal Kingdom. Founded in 1827 as a teaching collection, the Museum is packed full of skeletons, mounted animals and specimens preserved in fluid. Many of the species are now endangered or extinct including the Tasma23rd May 2013Tuesday 31st December 2013
Where:
Grant Museum of Zoology,
Rockefeller Building University College London
21 University Street
WC1E 6DE
Category: eventFree EventOngoing
Grant Museum Of Zoologyevent > Tours > Guided Tours - Museums & Galleries | PRICING Free
DATES 7th April 2010 to 31st December 2013
VENUE Grant Museum of Zoology
The Grant Museum is the only remaining university zoological museum in London. It houses around 62,000 specimens, covering the whole Animal Kingdom. Founded in 1827 as a teaching collection, the Museum is packed full of skeletons, mounted animals and specimens preserved in fluid. Many of the species are now endangered or extinct including the Tasma... More about this event
Incredible InvertebratesIncredible InvertebratesTake a closer look at scorpions, octopi and sea mice.28th May 2013Saturday 1st June 2013
Where:
Grant Museum of Zoology,
Rockefeller Building University College London
21 University Street
WC1E 6DE
Category: eventFree EventOn Soon
Incredible Invertebratesevent > Kids Events | PRICING Free
DATES 28th May to 1st Jun 2013 - 1pm-5pm
VENUE Grant Museum of Zoology
Take a closer look at scorpions, octopi and sea mice.
Sculpture Season: WorkshopSculpture Season: Workshop5th June 2013Saturday 31st August 2013
Where:
Grant Museum of Zoology,
Rockefeller Building University College London
21 University Street
WC1E 6DE
Category: eventFree EventOn Soon
Sculpture Season: Workshopevent > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Art Workshop | PRICING Free
DATES 5th June to 31st August 2013 - 1pm-5pm
VENUE Grant Museum of Zoology
Beetle BingoBeetle Bingo19th June 2013Wednesday 19th June 2013
Where:
Grant Museum of Zoology,
Rockefeller Building University College London
21 University Street
WC1E 6DE
Category: eventOn Soon
Beetle Bingoevent > Kids Events
PRICING Free, adv booking essential
DATES Wednesday 19th June 2013 - 6.30pm-8.30pm
VENUE Grant Museum of Zoology
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