Great place for families and people interested in science, insects, geology, fossils, plants, animals etc.

Lots of friendly experts on hand to talk through things they are passionate about and answers any questions.

Free entry but donations appreciated. We bought a few bits in the shop which we very reasonably priced. Ideal for kids spending pocket money on gems and fossils. We were told there was a lady who carefully bagged and labeled everything in the shop (we all appreciated her hard work!)

There was a kind lady in the botanical area who inspired my daughter to create a nature journal and gave her some pictures of plants to get her started, thank you! She also gave both my children a shell/pebble which they loved.

We all had a great time and spent far longer than we planned to. The highlight (for me!) was holding a tarantula and milipead in the basement though! The owners were friendly, reassuring and knowledgeable.

We would visit regularly if we lived closer!

Thank you all so much!

– Julia Carling

A wonderful place! Very friendly, helpful volunteers there!
So much to see!
I went when Jim was there with his live snakes, lizards, spiders etc were there which Jim gave me to hold and experience!- absolutely fantastic experience!
Jim was so kind and gentle and informative about the creatures he came along with! Dalston School Pupils were there with their Teachers-they were so fascinated too! They all listened so attentively and to Steve who was talking to them about other things! I was MOST impressed with all the pupils from this school and their Teachers!
The Natural History Museum is well worth a visit!
Please help with donations to them if you can !
There is no heating for the Volunteers upstairs!- so if someone could fund that!- that wd be fantastic! Thank you!
Thank you for my wonderful visit! I will be bringing my Grandchildren back to visit when they next visit me!

– maureen hinton

Wonderful Natural Science Society & Museum.
The museum's open days are fantastic.
There is so much to see for all ages.
The volunteers are very knowledgeable, personable & engaging.
The museum has many highlights. The Mummy which is 2.600 years old is one & the hands on experience with Snakes, Tarantula , various stick insects , bearded dragon is another. What an opportunity for children & Adults to be able to do this.
Entry is by donation but no one puts any pressure on but please be considerate if you enjoyed your visit as it's a very large building for them to maintain.

– Julie Smith