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Museum Details
Booth Museum of Natural History
Image
194 Dyke Road
Brighton
BN1 5AA
East Sussex
England
Collection details
Archives
Natural Sciences
Facilities
Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01273 292777
General information (Fax)
:
01273 292778
E-mail
:
museums@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Website
:
www.booth.virtualmuseum.info
Open
Mon-Wed Fri Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1400-1700
Thurs-Closed
Admission charges
Free admission
Description
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.
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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