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Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton
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| Looking for: | Learning/Historical, Museums/Art Galleries | | Address: | 194 Dyke Road
Brighton
East Sussex | | Postcode: | BN1 5AA | | Nearest City: | Brighton & Hove | | Age Group: | All Ages | | Kids Activity: | Indoors | | Telephone: | 01273 292777 |
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Description
Over half a million specimens, natural history literature and data, extending back over three centuries are housed in this fascinating museum. It was the creation of the Victorian ornithologist Edward Booth (1840-1890) who built it in the garden of his house in 1874, to house his collection of stuffed British birds. Each bird is an outstanding example of taxidermy, presented in wonderful recreations of natural habitats. Though the birds are still the centrepiece in this charming and picturesque building, they now share it with many other specimens from the natural world.
Opening times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 2-5pm
Closed Thursdays
Open on public holidays
Admission FREE
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