Colchester Natural History Museum

All Saints Church
High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1DN
England

Website

www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/natural/nat_index.html

E-mail

jerry.bowdrey@colchester.gov.uk

Telephone

01206 282939

Fax

01206 282925

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Did you know there was an earthquake in Colchester in 1884? Or that Mammoths and Hippos used to roam around here? If you didn't and you want to find out more, come to the Natural History Museum.

Housed in the unique setting of the former All Saints Church in 1957, the Museum focuses on the rich natural heritage of north-east Essex. Travel from the open through the salt marshes and beaches to the more familiar urban environments of the park. Discover what rocks lie beneath your feet with a look at local geology. You can even find out what lurks in your garden!

There are hands-on-displays, live animals plus a chuchyard nature reserve and a well stocked shop. So if you've always wondered about the wildlife in Colchester and that includes you! - why not pop in? It's free!

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

Mon-Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1100-1700

 General services and facilities
  • Shop

All Saints Church
High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1DN
England

Website

www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/natural/nat_index.html

E-mail

jerry.bowdrey@colchester.gov.uk

Telephone

01206 282939

Fax

01206 282925

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Natural Sciences

All Saints Church
High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1DN
England

Website

www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/natural/nat_index.html

E-mail

jerry.bowdrey@colchester.gov.uk

Telephone

01206 282939

Fax

01206 282925

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

A Bird-box in your Hand

14 — 16 February 2012

This week is National Nest Box week, so get creative and give a bird a home. Come along and make a nest box and decorate it with your own unique design. Take it home and put it in a tree in your garden and as spring goes on, you may even hear the squeak of baby chicks coming from inside!

Sessions take place at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Where

Natural History Museum, Colchester

Admission

£2 per person.

Birds of Prey

17 February 2012

Come along and see some fantastic birds of prey in the surroundings of the Natural History Museum. Hear about their lives in the wild and get as close as ever to these fascinating creatures. The museum will be cleared after each show.

Shows take place at 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm (Charging begins at 11.30am).

When

10-4am

Where

Natural History Museum, Colchester

Admission

£1.50 per person (2 and under free).

All Saints Church
High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1DN
England

Website

www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/natural/nat_index.html

E-mail

jerry.bowdrey@colchester.gov.uk

Telephone

01206 282939

Fax

01206 282925

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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