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Virtual Worlds: Corals at the Grant Museum |
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UCL Grant Museum of Zoology 15 August 2024 – 4 January 2025 Explore the Grant Museum of Zoology like never before in this virtual reality experience, in which you will be submerged into a 'flooded' museum transformed into a coral reef. Dive amongst healthy, degraded and restored coral in an installation built from audio recordings and underwater photography captured in the Pacific Ocean. Based on fieldwork by UCL marine biologists Ben Williams and Jason Lynch, and made in collaboration with Datascape Realities, Virtual Worlds: Corals at the Grant Museum reconstructs real-world coral habitats virtually in a location-specific experience. The VR activity is presented alongside the Grant Museum’s own collection of coral specimens, augmented reality digital models and 3D prints, and is supported by a public events programme. Recommended minimum age of 6+ but open to all. Younger children may need assistance from parents. Times and booking This event is free and no booking is required. |
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Exploring Coral Reefs: An evening of live performances and talks |
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25 October 2024 18:30 - 20:30 Join us for an evening of poetry, music and marine science exploring coral reefs, their extraordinary biodiversity, and the threats they face. Expect to be transported to an underwater world that you may have never considered before. Inspired by our ‘Virtual Worlds: Corals at the Grant Museum’ installation, the event brings together scientific and creative responses from a diverse panel of contributors, all linked to the VR experience. Suitable for ages 13+ Times and booking This event requires booking. Tickets £5 |
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Family Event: Coral Creature Collage with Lucia |
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29 October 2024 13:00 - 16:00 Bring life through your own creativity. Join artist Lucia Vinti this half term to use drawing, collage, and green screen technology to restore a degraded coral reef back to a thriving habitat. This is an intergenerational workshop, suitable for all ages and abilities. Everyone is welcome. Times and booking Pre-book 13:00-14:00 (bookings opens at noon, 18 October) Drop-in session from 14:00-16:00 |
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Family Event: Origami Reefs with Lizzie |
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14 December 2024 11:00 - 14:00 Learn about the many marine animals that can be found amongst coral reefs through the paper folding art of origami with Lizzie Burns. From different fish to turtles, crabs and squid, create your own folds to take home in these guided 50 minute sessions. This is an intergenerational workshop, suitable for all ages and abilities. Everyone is welcome. Times and booking Pre-bookable sessions 11:00, 12:00 or 13:00 (booking opens at noon, 6 December) |
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