# Event Details - **Event Name**: Portsmouth Natural History Museum UV Night Walk - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Explore, Connect and Wonder within the world of insects. Take an ultraviolet torch and discover the rare glow of your next-door nature.About this EventWelcome to the 2026 series of UV Night Walks! Venturing into the green spaces that have never been explored with UV light before!We're very excited to be delivering this experience to you as part of Portsmouth100 in colaboration with Portsmouth City Council's project to highlight 100 wildlife habitats created between 2025 - 2026. Being one of the most densely populated cities in the country, Portsmouth may seem an unlikely haven for nature. Yet, this city provides many important habitats for a wide variety of plants and animals. We're celebrating the hidden biodiversity in the city.To celebrate properly , we're inviting you to take part in the 100 Bugs & Beasties challenge. This challenge is to collectively document 100 different glowing minibeasts with photographs. This challnge is limited to these events where UV lights are provided. The best photographs from the walks will be exhibited in Portsmouth Natural History Museum for the Nocturnal Animals event on 28th October as well as shared online.We can't wait to see what you discover.EXPLOREEquipped with a UV torch and surrounded by biofluorescent insects ready to be found, you'll be led around a set area but with the freedom to explore it how you choose. (UV torch provided).CONNECTUse the UV torch to see insects and their habitat in a new light. Discover the rarely seen biofluorescence emitted by nature, a natural reaction to the UV light that makes these creatures glow!WONDERLed by natural history photographer, James Wylie and Curator Christine Taylor, you'll get an insight into why these insects glow. We'll also discuss ideas around what biofluorescence tells us about the hidden reality that insects live in.Where?Meet at Cumberland House. We'll meet inside the museum located at ///lost.meals.loyal and head out into the walled garden.If driving, on street parking is available along Eastern Parade.If taking public transport, there is a Cumberland House stop from the 3 bus, alternatively it is a short walk from the South Parade Pier stop from the 23 bus. Follow directions to the main enterance above.When?The Portsmouth Natural History Museum walk will take place on 30th October 2026Please meet at the main enterance for 4:30pm.The event will last for 1 hour, finishing at ~5:30pm.Remeber to wrap up warm and wear sturdy footwear.We look forward to seeing you!Contact james@jameswyliephotography.com for more details - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southsea/portsmouth-natural-history-museum-uv-night-walk/100001985049889656 - **Event Categories**: contests, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Southsea - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Portsmouth Natural History Museum - **lat**: 50.782097 - **long**: -1.070221 - **full address**: Portsmouth Natural History Museum, Eastern Parade, Southsea, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Portsmouth Natural History Museum UV Night Walk - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ad660e403e293ee761a7245fd7b561c3da7791db1a19979e7f9b2d03d10c2cbe-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1773727985 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Portsmouth Natural History Museum UV Night Walk being held? - **A:** Portsmouth Natural History Museum UV Night Walk takes place on Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Portsmouth Natural History Museum, Eastern Parade, Southsea, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Portsmouth Natural History Museum UV Night Walk? - **A:** Portsmouth Natural History Museum UV Night Walk is organized by Through the Eyes of Insects. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Portsmouth Natural History Museum UV Night Walk is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southsea, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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