A Walk on the Wild Side

What inspires artists to draw and paint animals? What makes people want to create taxidermy from dead animals?

A Walk on the Wild Side is an exhibition that explores our relationship with animals, from the early Renaissance period through to modern history.

A mixture of natural history, fine art, and everyday objects, this exhibition explores why humans have an enduring fascination and curiosity with the animal kingdom. Highlights of the exhibition include exciting loans from the British Museum and British Library, alongside objects from the museum's own collections.