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Family Event: The Thylacine Diaries

29 March 2025, 11:00 am–2:00 pm

Monochrome engraving showing two Thylacines (Tasmanian tigers) surrounded by plants

Discover the story of the extinct Thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian Tiger, how it became extinct, and how this story has shaped the way humans protect other species to this day.

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

UCL Grant Museum
020 3108 9000

Can you solve The Thylacine Diaries?

Discover the story of the extinct Thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian Tiger, how it became extinct, and how this story has shaped the way humans protect other species to this day.

See if you can finish our new treasure hunt and immersive adventure for the Grant Museum. Inspired by escape rooms and scavenger trails, search the museum for hints and clues to see what is inside our conservationists' safe.

Approximate time taken to finish the game: 20-40 minutes.

Background

This workshop continues our event series En/Countering Colonialities: Legacies in the Museum which runs from 01 February to 28 March 2025. It’s part of our Architecting Futures season, bringing together art, collections and research towards common hopeful futures.

Audience

This is an intergenerational workshop, suitable for all ages and abilities. Everyone is welcome.

Booking

This event comprises four bookable sessions, starting at:

  • 11am
  • 11:45am
  • 12:30pm
  • 1:15pm

Booking opens at noon on Friday 21 March 2025.

Access

Access to the museum, and all public areas within it, is step-free. Further information can be found on the planning your visit page.

Finding us

The Grant Museum is located in Bloomsbury, in the heart of central London. The nearest tube stations are Euston Square (Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City), Goodge Street (Northern Line), Warren Street (Victoria Line), and buses 18, 30, 73, 134 and 205 stop 3-5 minutes away on Euston Road. See planning your visit.