Booth Museum of Natural History

194 Dyke Road
Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
BN1 5AA
England

logo: Designated as an Outstanding Collection

Website

www.booth.virtualmuseum.info

E-mail

visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Telephone

03000 290900

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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Over half a million specimens, natural history literature and data extending back over three centuries are housed in this fascinating museum, including hundreds of British birds displayed in recreated natural settings. Plus butterflies, skeletons, a whale and dinosaur bones. Children and families can explore the Museum's collections through a variety of interactive displays in a new 'hands on' gallery. The Museum also organises an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions and events for adults, children and schools.

The entire collection of this museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.

Venue Type:

Museum

Opening hours

Mon-Wed Fri Sat 10.00-17.00
Sun 14.00-17.00

Closed: Thurs

Admission charges

Free admission

General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • Shop
Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
Disability access
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Induction loops in exhibition spaces
  • Touch exhibits
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Loan service
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities
Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events

194 Dyke Road
Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
BN1 5AA
England

logo: Designated as an Outstanding Collection

Website

www.booth.virtualmuseum.info

E-mail

visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Telephone

03000 290900

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.

The entire collection of the Booth Museum of Natural History is a Designated Collection of national importance.

The collections in the Booth Museum of Natural History were the first in Brighton to be Designated. Containing over 700,000 items, these collections are strong in world-wide and British insects, vertebrates (especially birds), UK plants and fossils.

Collection details

Natural Sciences, Archives

Key artists and exhibits

  • Designated Collection

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

194 Dyke Road
Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
BN1 5AA
England

logo: Designated as an Outstanding Collection

Website

www.booth.virtualmuseum.info

E-mail

visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Telephone

03000 290900

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.
Booth Museum

Dinosaur Disaster

15 February 2012

In association with Brighton Science Festival, find out more about the world of dinosaurs at this child-friendly talk. Did a catastrophic event overcome the dinosaurs and lead to their extinction over 230 million years ago? All ages

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10:30-11:30am

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Dinosaur Disaster

15 February 2012

In association with Brighton Science Festival, find out more about the world of dinosaurs at this child-friendly talk. Did a catastrophic event overcome the dinosaurs and lead to their extinction over 230 million years ago? All ages

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

2-3pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Dinosaur Disaster

15 February 2012

In association with Brighton Science Festival, find out more about the world of dinosaurs at this child-friendly talk. Did a catastrophic event overcome the dinosaurs and lead to their extinction over 230 million years ago? All ages

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

12-1pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Early Years: Rocks and Sands

24 February 2012

Early Years sessions include art activities, a museum expedition, a story and handling some museum objects. These sessions are for 2-5 year olds only. Book in advance.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 0-4

When

10:30am-12pm

Admission

£4.50 - 03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Early Years: Feathered Friends

9 March 2012

Early Years sessions include art activities, a museum expedition, a story and handling some museum objects. These sessions are for 2-5 year olds only. Book in advance.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10:30am-12pm

Admission

£4.50 - 03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Early Years: 2,4,6,8, Legs!

23 March 2012

Early Years sessions include art activities, a museum expedition, a story and handling some museum objects. These sessions are for 2-5 year olds only. Book in advance.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10:30am-12pm

Admission

£4.50 - 03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Children’s Festival Activities

9 April 2012

As part of the 2012 Brighton Children’s Festival celebrations, our museums are running free, fun activities. Drop by and join in! For 2-8 year olds.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

2-4pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Children’s Festival Activities

9 April 2012

As part of the 2012 Brighton Children’s Festival celebrations, our museums are running free, fun activities. Drop by and join in! For 2-8 year olds.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10am-12pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Children’s Festival Activities

10 April 2012

As part of the 2012 Brighton Children’s Festival celebrations, our museums are running free, fun activities. Drop by and join in! For 2-8 year olds.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10am-12pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Children’s Festival Activities

10 April 2012

As part of the 2012 Brighton Children’s Festival celebrations, our museums are running free, fun activities. Drop by and join in! For 2-8 year olds.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

2-4pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Mega Beasts

11 April 2012

Meet giant lizards, snakes and all manner of creepy-crawlies in this popular holiday activity. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Book in advance, all ages

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

2-3pm

Admission

£6 - 03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Mega Beasts

11 April 2012

Meet giant lizards, snakes and all manner of creepy-crawlies in this popular holiday activity. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Book in advance, all ages

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

10:30-11:30am

Admission

£6 - 03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Mega Beasts

11 April 2012

Meet giant lizards, snakes and all manner of creepy-crawlies in this popular holiday activity. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Book in advance, all ages

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

3:30-4:30pm

Admission

£6 - 03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Mega Beasts

11 April 2012

Meet giant lizards, snakes and all manner of creepy-crawlies in this popular holiday activity. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Book in advance, all ages

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

12-1pm

Admission

£6 - 03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Children’s Festival Activities

13 April 2012

As part of the 2012 Brighton Children’s Festival celebrations, our museums are running free, fun activities. Drop by and join in! For 2-8 year olds.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10am-12pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Children’s Festival Activities

13 April 2012

As part of the 2012 Brighton Children’s Festival celebrations, our museums are running free, fun activities. Drop by and join in! For 2-8 year olds.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

2-4pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Early Years: Dinosaurs

20 April 2012

Early Years sessions include art activities, a museum expedition, a story and handling some museum objects. These sessions are for 2-5 year olds only. Book in advance.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 7-10
  • 0-4
  • 5-6
  • 11-13

When

1:30-2pm

Admission

£4.50 - 03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

194 Dyke Road
Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
BN1 5AA
England

logo: Designated as an Outstanding Collection

Website

www.booth.virtualmuseum.info

E-mail

visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Telephone

03000 290900

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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