Ever since Edward Booth opened the Booth Museum in 1874 with his lifetime collection of stuffed British birds, the museum has remained a fascinating – and quirky – celebration of natural history.

The variety of species of stuffed birds on display is magnificent and is a reflection of Mr Booth’s ambition to try and capture an example of every single British bird in existence.

The birds are displayed using the Victorian method of ‘environmental diorama’ that sets them off in their natural habitats.

There are also colourful butterfly collections with over 650 types on display.

The fossil and bone collections date back to when dinosaurs and woolly rhinos roamed Sussex.

Get really hands-on with natural history in the interactive Discovery gallery and at the many events and activities for families and children.

Refreshments and children’s play area close by in Dyke Road Park.

Gift shop selling books, postcards, toys and gifts on a natural history theme as well as tickets for museum events.

Accessible toilet.

On foot 20-30 minute walk from Brighton city centre.

By bus Buses 27 and 27A from Brighton’s North Street stop near the Booth Museum.

By train 20 minute walk from Brighton Station or take buses 27/27A from just outside the station.

By taxi 10 minutes from Brighton city centre.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Booth Museum of Natural History, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

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