Museums · South West England
Bournemouth Natural Science Society
In or near Stanpit.
Bournemouth Natural Science Society is a historic museum in Bournemouth, Dorset, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bournemouth Natural Science Society is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Bournemouth Natural Science Society is a charity dedicated to promoting interest in natural sciences and history. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits, including displays of animals, fossils, and minerals, and participate in educational events throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
Bournemouth Natural Science Society is a historic museum in Bournemouth, Dorset, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The building was constructed circa 1865. The museum holds collections covering Natural History, Geology, Egyptology and Archaeology. In 2019, a project began to restore a lantern roof light.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.7224, -1.8562
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH1 3NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth East
- Phone
- 01202 553525
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Most Tuesdays 10am–4pm; last entry 3.30pm
- Official site
- bnss.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Bournemouth Natural Science Society (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bournemouth Natural Science Society?
- Bournemouth Natural Science Society is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH1 3NS), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Bournemouth Natural Science Society?
- Bournemouth Natural Science Society is a historic museum in Bournemouth, Dorset, England.
- How do I get to Bournemouth Natural Science Society?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH1 3NS.
- How do I get to Bournemouth Natural Science Society?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH1 3NS.