Museums · East of England
Natural History Museum, Colchester
In or near Colchester.
Natural History Museum, Colchester — natural history museum in Colchester.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Natural History Museum in Colchester is located at postcode CO1 1DN and is accessible via Colchester Town railway station, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the museum is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
Natural History Museum, Colchester is a museum in Essex, East of England. Built or established in 1958, it dates from the modern period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. It sits within the Colchester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area CO1.
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Heritage listing
Details 1/ HIGH STREET 995 (South Side) TL 9925 SE 5/101 All Saints Museum II GV 2. Formerly church of All Saints, now the Natural History Museum. Late C12 nave, C14 chancel, good C16 west tower with knapped flint work. Restored mid C19. All Saints Museum forms a group with Nos 69 & 71 Culver street and Nos 1, 3 & 7 to 13 (odd) Queen Street Listing NGR: TL9992625202 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 117001 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Natural History Museum in Colchester is located in a former church and showcases the natural history of north-east Essex. Visitors can explore interactive displays and learn about local wildlife, biodiversity, and climate change through various exhibits.
Place summary
The Natural History Museum in Colchester, Essex, is a modern museum established in 1958. It is housed in a Grade II listed building, reflecting its architectural significance. The museum features a range of exhibits focused on the natural world.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8895, 0.9039
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Colchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CO1 1DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colchester
- Phone
- +44 1206 282941
- Established
- 1958
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm; Sunday 11am – 5pm; closed Mondays
- Official site
- colchester.cimuseums.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26416684 (CC0)
- commons: All Saints church, opposite the castle - geograph.org.uk - 1472388.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Natural History Museum, Colchester?
- Natural History Museum, Colchester is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO1 1DN), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
- What is Natural History Museum, Colchester?
- Natural History Museum, Colchester — natural history museum in Colchester.
- How do I get to Natural History Museum, Colchester?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO1 1DN.
- When was Natural History Museum, Colchester built?
- Built or established in 1958.
- Is Natural History Museum, Colchester a listed building?
- Natural History Museum, Colchester is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Natural History Museum, Colchester?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO1 1DN.