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Booth Museum of Natural History

194 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 5AA, England
44-1273-292777
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Ranked #29 of 72 attractions in Brighton
Type: Natural History Museums
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This free public museum is a vast collection of the bird life of (primarily) the UK and Europe from one of Victorian England's preeminent naturalists. E T Booth is credited with being the father of natural setting dioramas and the museum is worth a good look to see the meticulously created displays that inspired the way nature is presented in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Might be full of stuffed exhibits but look more closely and discover what else it has to offer - good area for children and visit in school holidays for other activities. Situated opposite a good park for children too. Good choice of gifts.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

A 150 year old [approx] collection of stuffed animals, birds, butterflies and skeletons. Really a museum of E T Booth who lived in Brighton, shot animals, learned taxidermy and didn't have any descendants to leave his collection to so they are now owned and displayed by the Brighton City Council. Could well be frightening for young people unless they are... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

Collected from a Victorian man and just a jumble of stuffed animals in old cases. Not for me sadly but oddly a part of Brighton's history.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

The toad in a hole! This wording originates from a piece in this museum. A large toad was found in a hollow stone, but the toad was much to large to have gotten through the small hole. An act of God? I liked the truth a lot, although it must have been grusome for the toad..

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

full of stuffed animals and birds butchered by the victorians.frightened my grandaughter.i shall not be returning as its dull and morbid

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

This museum has a few stuffed birds and a couple of skeletons. Not exactly great choice. They need to extend their pieces. Place was dusty, dirty and overall grubby. A museum should be an interesting archive of history. Not an oversized taxidermy cupboard thats hasnt seen a cleaner sine the 60's!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

Stuffed with interesting exhibits this is a good place to bring children on a wet day - with drawing equipment. If the sun comes out there is a large park nearby with an excellent cafe - cake and coffee are good quality!

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Worthing, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

Nothing too much trouble for the staff here. We have been to draw the exhibits - perhaps not ideal if you are a bit squeamish.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013 via mobile

The booth museum is great- a little strange but in a good way. Educational- and brilliant if you like drawing. The section on extinct species is particularly eye opening. Best of all, it's free!

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