Natural history museum in a Victorian building, with fossils, minerals and an Egyptology collection.
At a glance
#7 of 18 Tourist attractions in BournemouthLocalGuideWorld score: 4.69
Rating breakdown
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5 ★77%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Bournemouth Natural Science Society?
- Bournemouth Natural Science Society is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 235 reviews.
- How does Bournemouth Natural Science Society rank in Bournemouth?
- Bournemouth Natural Science Society is #7 of 18 Tourist attractions in Bournemouth by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Bournemouth Natural Science Society located?
- 39 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3NS, United Kingdom — 0.4 km from the center of Bournemouth.
- How can I contact Bournemouth Natural Science Society?
- Phone: +44 1202 553525 · Website: bnss.org.uk
Very lucky to just walk through the door as the gentlman in charge was setting up for a bunch of students the next day so he let me wander around apparently Chris Packmam is a sponser and Megan from Spring Watch .
It was my first time going there. And it was an amazing experience. There were live reptiles and insects in the museum that day. And I absolutely love them! It was my pleasure to see Mr.Spencer's spontaneity and sharing information about the animals.
Only open on Tuesdays. Small museum but one of thebest museum visits ever. Loads of fossils, a mummy and a beast experience with snakes, stick insecrs, tarantulas and amazing people presenting it.
Lovely place with dedicated volunteers. There are lots of interesting items to look out for. Special shout out to Jim. The insect/arachnid handler.
Hands down the best science museum I’ve visited. Friendly atmosphere with passionate expert volunteers telling you cool facts about the artefacts in the museum.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
This is a true gem of a place. Currently under the radar but surely set for more accolades. The perfect family venue when they have their open days.
All three of us in my family have now held snakes, stick insects, cockroaches (hissing), and Tarantulas. The experts are so friendly and the building is beautiful. The collections in all the fields of natural science are superb and brilliantly curated. And there's a REAL Egyptian mummy.
They need donations and more experts so feel free to get down there and offer your services.
The BEST attraction in Bournemouth by far.
All three of us in my family have now held snakes, stick insects, cockroaches (hissing), and Tarantulas. The experts are so friendly and the building is beautiful. The collections in all the fields of natural science are superb and brilliantly curated. And there's a REAL Egyptian mummy.
They need donations and more experts so feel free to get down there and offer your services.
The BEST attraction in Bournemouth by far.
A hidden gem for anyone who loves animals, insects or old artefacts. Me and my partner spend 2 and a half hours. And learned so much from the volunteers there. Absolutely amazing. Great for kids too. And so friendly.
Such an unexpected pleasure! This (FREE) museum is great for adults and children alike. It's small enough that children won't get bored, and so well served by its staff that adults will learn something new in every room. The collection is varied and well presented, and with hands on exhibits. You can look through a microscope, touch a variety of stuffed animals like a soft owl, a fox, a hedgehog...
The Egyptian exhibits are amazing, the archaeological room is fascinating, the tortoise shell is beautiful. The collection of birds is quite something.
What will make me go again is the knowledge and enthusiasm of the people who work there.
Definitely not to be missed.
The Egyptian exhibits are amazing, the archaeological room is fascinating, the tortoise shell is beautiful. The collection of birds is quite something.
What will make me go again is the knowledge and enthusiasm of the people who work there.
Definitely not to be missed.
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