Every day from Saturday 12 April to Monday 21 April 10:00 – 17:00
Do dinosaurs lay Easter eggs? And what does a newly hatched chick actually use its down for? This Easter holiday, the Natural History Museum Denmark invites everyone to explore the fascinating world of eggs and feathers.
Get up close to nature’s egg-layers – from toads and snakes to birds and even dinosaurs! You can even see and carefully hold the world's largest and smallest bird eggs. In the exhibition Wild Wonderful World, you can go on a hunt for extraordinary birds and other egg-laying creatures, and in the Natural History Workshop, you can meet the museum hosts and discover even more about eggs and feathers. You can also put your knowledge to the test in The Great Egg Quiz and become a true "eggspert"!
Easter holiday program
The Great Egg Quiz Can you guess which animal laid which egg? You’ll see eggs from birds, a sea creature, an egg-laying mammal – and even a dinosaur! Time: Running throughout the day in the Natural History Workshop.
What is an egg? What’s inside the shell? Learn all about eggs and the many different creatures – past and present – that lay them. Time: Every day at 10:00 – 10:45, 12:00 – 12:45 and 14:00 – 14:45 in the Natural History Workshop.
Feathers – From dino to bird Discover the many different types of feathers and find out how animals – from T. rex to the Easter chick – use them. Time: Every day at 11:00 – 11:45, 13:00 – 13:45 and 15:00 – 15:45 in the Natural History Workshop.
Meet the museum hosts in Wild Wonderful World Throughout the Easter holiday, you can meet our hosts in the exhibition, where they will showcase fascinating objects and share the stories behind the museum’s most remarkable discoveries. Hear about fossil birds, dinosaur eggs, peacock tail feathers and the unlucky egg-eating snake.
Meet the Easter Bunny and explore birds, skulls and fur in the Natural History Workshop Venture into the workshop at your own pace, touch fascinating natural history specimens, and chat with the museum hosts. Time: Every day during museum opening hours.
All of the Easter holiday activities are free with paid museum admission.
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Enjoy Spring in the Botanical Garden
Spring is in full bloom in he Botanical Garden, where fresh shoots are emerging, and colouful flowers are breaking through the soil. Visit the garden every day over Easter – including public holidays – and explore the signs of the season or enjoy a stroll in the spring sun. And if your cheeks start to feel the chill, step into the Palm House and enjoy the warmth of the tropics.
