Iggy Across the Seas of Time
Meet Iggy the Ichthyosaur, the most famous Milton Keynes fossil. What would we have thought if we found him in another time?
Milton Keynes Museum, 7 November 2026
Throughout human history, people have uncovered bones of ancient creatures and tried to make sense of them through myths and legends. Taking place in the ancient gallery of Milton Keynes Museum, this storytelling performance presents three mythic tales from ancient traditions that imagine different lives for Iggy.
Join us afterwards to learn more about ancient interpretations of fossils and creativity in museums, and to draw or write your own version of Iggy's story.
Pre-booking is essential to ensure free access to the venue for the performance. Please note that booking only gives you free access to the ancient gallery for the performance and associated activities. If you would like to visit the rest of the museum, you will be able to buy a ticket when you arrive.
Created in partnership with The Open University.
Performances at 11.30, 12.30, 14.30 & 15.30 | Suitable for adults & families
This event is part of Being Human Festival, the UK’s national festival of the humanities, taking place 5-14 November 2026. Led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. For further information please see beinghumanfestival.org.
This event is also part of Buckinghamshire History Festival, celebrating heritage across the county - for more info see histfestbucks.co.uk