The Museum of Natural Sciences celebrates its 250+3-year history with free admission, workshops, literature and chocolate – Gacetín Madrid

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Autumn arrives at the National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN-CSIC) packed with activities. Firstly, it celebrates 250 + 3 years of history since Charles III founded the Royal Court of Natural History on October 17, 1771. The festival will consist of a day in which admission to the museum and activities will be free.

On the other hand, from November 5 to 17, the museum once again joins the Madrid Science and Innovation Week, an essential event for Spanish scientific publishing where there will be workshops, a gym, conferences and even a theatre.

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“Since we celebrated the 250th anniversary of the museum in 2021, and recognizing the importance of it being one of the oldest natural history museums in the world, it has now become a tradition to organize a party to commemorate its birth every year,” explains Pilar López. , Deputy Director of Science Communication and Culture at MNCN. “On Sunday, October 20, entry will be free all day and there will be a very complete educational program that will be given during the morning,” Lopez adds.

Among the activities is a book presentation Land of birdswritten by Pilar López Avila and Leticia Ruifernández, which will feature participation by Diana Ríos Poveda, MNCN Bird Conservation Officer; And the Hadith workshop Your brain loves chocolate Organized by the Cajal Institute, both with pre-registration.

Additionally, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., visitors will be able to find several platforms distributed throughout the museum rooms where researchers, conservators, and scientific publishers will give presentations and workshops on paleontology, meteorites, and whales, among other topics.

During this time period, you will also be able to join small visits led by CEATE cultural volunteers to learn about the museum’s core pieces. access here For all information about this event.

Science and innovation for all audiences

The Madrid Science and Innovation Week, organized by the Community of Madrid through the Madrid Knowledge Foundation, aims to bring science closer to society so that it actively participates in research and development in the field of science, technology and innovation. “The Museum, like other CSICs, has been participating in this scientific publishing event for more than 20 years. It is an event that families and school groups love because they can learn about our collections and research for free and in a fun atmosphere,” says Rocío de Iriarte, activities coordinator at MNCN.

In this edition, the Week at the Museum will include workshops in the form of a story about whales for little ones, a science gymnasium, workshops about cats, an activity about dance and emotions, two activities highlighting the character of Santiago Ramón and Cajal, conferences or the traditional play presented by the company TeatrIEM, from Among other proposals.

Bookings for activities and conferences will open next Monday, October 21, starting at 9 am. access here To complete event information.

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