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Address: Natural History Museum Colchester, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DN, Essex, Essex How do we get there? Number: 01206 282941
About this activity
Natural History Museum Colchester allows you to get closer that ever to natural history! Find out about the local wildlife habitats, climate changes and more for a great family trip the museum!
You'll be able to get close to nature as you learn about stag beetles and discover the secrets of the drowned world underneath the North Sea. You'll learn so much on your visit, no matter how old you are!
The museum itself is housed in the former All Saints Church and is a stunning building in itself! The collections inside focus on Britain and the north-east Essex region in particular. Find out about the earthquake in Colchester in 1884 and learn about the mammoths and hippos that roamed the area!
There are plenty interactive displays where you can see local wildlife, peek in a badgers set and hear the sounds of the animals. There are always events happening at the museum too! Make sure to check the website before you visit so you know what's happening before you arrive.
Don't forget to visit your trip by heading into the museum shop to pick up a momento to remember your trip by.
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Directions
The Natural History Museum is situated in an church at the end of Colchester’s High Street.
Get directionsHow much does it cost?
Adults
Free!
Children
Free!
Last Updates
2023
Natural History Museum Colchester FAQ’s
When the Natural History Museum is open to the public, the church doors are held open and the Museum entrance doors are typically left closed to keep the heat in. One side or both of these can be opened.
Gift shop onsite!
They welcome school visits all year round
The Natural History Museum is all on one floor, which has step free access throughout.
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