Booth Museum of Natural History

The Booth Museum was founded in 1874 by naturalist and collector Edward Thomas Booth. The Victorians were passionate about natural history and Edward Booth’s particular interest was ornithology, the study of birds.

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.

194 Dyke Road
Brighton
East Sussex

BN1 5AA
United Kingdom
Telephone 03000 290900

Fax 03000 290908

Email visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Opening times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm

Sunday 2-5pm

Closed Thursdays, 24-27 Dec, 31 Dec & 1 Jan



Admission FREE

How to get here
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

Facilities
• Gift shop selling books, postcards, toys and gifts on a natural history theme as well as tickets for museum events
• Accessible toilet
• Refreshments and children’s play area close by in Dyke Road Park