Magnifying glass in hand, you’re about to hear facts you never asked for about wasps. But these aren’t the stripy villains of your picnic nightmares – they’re the parasitoid wasps, stars of their own corner of the insect world. For once, the buzzing at World Museum isn’t a school trip.
What’s It About?
The Tanyptera Project is hosting an introductory workshop dedicated to ‘Proctos’ – that’s short for parasitoid wasps, not another band playing the O2. This is a back-to-basics, up-close look at some of the UK’s most overlooked insects. Expect practical learning as you get to grips with identification, ecology and the not-so-bad reputation of our six-legged friends. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast or you just want a story for your next pub quiz, there’s something to learn here.
When Is It On?
This one-day workshop lands on 6 November 2026, starting bright and breezy at 10:30am. No need to pack lunch for a weekend – it’s a single session.
Where Is It?
It’s all happening at World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN. You can’t miss the lions outside – just follow the signs (and maybe a few bug enthusiasts).
Tickets
Places are limited and booking is essential. Reserve your spot directly via the official World Museum booking page.
More Information
Want to know more about the event or explore what else the museum offers? Get the full lowdown on the National Museums Liverpool event page.
And don’t worry, there’s no risk of wasps in your sarnie at this workshop. Sounds proper interesting, that.