The 107th Conversazione and NatHistFest will take place on 10th and 11th April 2026 and we are seeking interesting exhibits on different aspects of natural history.

It will be held in the Common Room and Seminar Room on the first floor of the David Attenborough Building – with many thanks to CCI Services Ltd for making this possible. Thanks also to the Cambridge Philosophical Society for financial support.

If you would like to exhibit, please fill in a booking form and return it soon (rather than leaving it to the last minute). You can always update the details if necessary. There’s more information here, or email me if you have queries.

Students (school, university or postgraduate) are encouraged to exhibit and compete for the student prize.

Please pass on to anyone who might be thinking of exhibiting.

You can see the Photos from last year’s Conversazione (and earlier ones) on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/CNHS1857 – Click Photos, Click Albums, Scroll down to and click on e.g. “Conversazione 2025 Photo Album” to see a record of a joyous and fascinating event. It will give you an idea of what is exhibited and what the space is like.

We are delighted to announce that the 107th Conversazione and NatHistFest will take place on 10th and 11th April 2026

For over a 100 years, Cambridge Natural History Society has organised an annual exhibition, with displays from its members, local natural history organisations and others, which it calls the Conversazione. The word Conversazione comes from the Italian and is roughly translated as ‘a conversation’ or ‘a talking place’.  It has been used by scientific societies to describe their annual social exhibitions.

The Conversazione is more than an exhibition relating to natural history as it is also a social event, enabling participants to talk to exhibitors – and to each other – about the displays.

We encourage individuals and organisations interested in natural history to exhibit. Details and booking forms are now available here.