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Opened in 1874, this museum is packed with fascinating natural history. A museum with a difference, it is home to a collection of over 650 types of butterfly and some amazing fossil and bone collections. Edward Booth has a vast collection of stuffed birds and you can see them all there, set in their natural habitats. There is an interactive discovery gallery where visitors can really get hands on with the exhibits.

Somewhere To Eat?

There are refreshments available at the museum.

Are There Toilets?

Toilets are located throughout the attraction.

Want To Treat Yourself?

There is a shop with a range of gifts and souvenirs.

Features

  • Indoor
  • Disabled Access
  • Open All Year

Category

Museums

Museums

Suitable For

toddler

toddler

3-5

3-5

6-9

6-9

10+

10+

Opening Times

Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm Wednesday 10am-5pm (during Brighton and Hove School holidays) Open Bank Holidays Closed Thursdays and Fridays

Price Information

  • All: Free

Facilities

Gift shopRefreshmentsToilets

How To Get There

Directions

Head into Brighton along the A23, as you get to Preston Park take a right onto South Road. At the junction, turn left and the museum will be on your righthand side.

Static google map of Booth Museum of Natural History

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