Booth Museum of Natural History

Brighton and Hove

Type:Museum

194 Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5AA

Tel: +44 (0)3000 290900

Entrance

About

Over half a million specimens and natural history literature and data extending back over three centuries are housed in this fascinating museum. The star attraction is the Victorian taxidermy collection of Edward Booth with hundreds of British birds displayed in recreated natural settings, The museum is also full of insects from butterflies to beetles, a killer whale skeleton and dinosaur bone and geology and fossils.

New to the Museum is our new “Life in the Garden” display inspired by Brighton & Hove children celebrating wildlife in the city and the effects of climate change on the environment.

Plus special events, educational programme, children's activities, research facilities, loan service and museum shop.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Free Admission

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors
  • Wheelchair user accessible

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Beach/Coast 20 min walking distance
  • Event Venue
  • LGBT Friendly
  • Open all year round

Parking & Transport

  • On street parking only
  • Railway station within walking distance

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Specialist Features

  • Educational Groups
  • Family Fun

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

From the Clock Tower, go up Dyke Road - the Booth Museum is about 1.5 miles from the Clock Tower on right hand side.

Public Transport Directions

Brighton Railway Station is approximately 10-15 minute walkBuses 27, 27A stop in Dyke Road

Opening Times

2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
Tuesday - Wednesday12:00 - 17:00
Thursday - FridayClosed
Saturday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

* General Opening Text

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