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The Hitchhiking Historian: Geological Wonders
Price
Free
Where
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, 5-6 Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP
About
A drop-in family activity explores fossils, rocks and minerals through object handling, paleontologist costumes, colouring and simple paper crafts.
The Hitchhiking Historian visits Northampton Museum & Art Gallery for a Victorian-museum-themed exploration of geological specimens. No booking is required.
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