Duration:
Less than 1 hour
Price range:
Free
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Museum Information
Did you know that there was an earthquake in Colchester in 1884? Or that mammoths and hippos used to roam this area?
Find out more about local wildlife habitats, biodiversity and climate change at this much-loved, family-friendly museum. Get up close to nature as you learn about stag beetles – a Colchester success story – and discover the secrets of the drowned world underneath the North Sea.
Opening Days and Times
Tuesday – Saturday
10 am – 5 pm
Sunday
11 am – 5 pm
Mondays
Closed
Admission Price
Free Admission
Booking not required
Things To Do
The Building
The museum is housed in the former All Saints Church. The nave and chancel are thought to be Norman, while the windows are typically gothic. The north aisle and tower were added more recently.
The Collections
The Natural History collections focus on Britain and north-east Essex in particular.
Did you know that there was an earthquake in Colchester in 1884? Or that mammoths and hippos used to roam this area?
Interactive Displays
Feel the surface of a shell, peek into a badgers sett and hear the roar of a mammoth! You can also find a range of puzzles, books and dress up in our activity area.
Our Shop
We’ve got a range of nature inspired treats for every budget. Why not take home a piece of history millions of years old, or make your school stationary the envy of the whole classroom!
Facilities
Contact Details & Directions
Natural History Museum,
High Street,
Colchester,
CO1 1DN
Tel: 01206282941
Email: museums@colchester.gov.uk
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