Natural History Colchester

 

What?

The Natural History collections held at Colchester focus on Britain and on north-east Essex in particular.

We have collections of preserved insects, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. We also have collections of plant material, animal bones, fossils, rocks and minerals.

These collections are available to view by visitors by appointment.

 

Where?

The Natural History collections in Colchester are housed in the Museum Resource Centre and the Natural History Museum stores. The curatorial team are based at the Museum Resource Centre.

 

Who?

Jerry Bowdrey - Senior Curator of Natural History (part-time)  

Sophie Stevens - Assistant Curator of Natural History  

Nigel Cuming - Assistant Curator of Natural History (part-time)

  • Minerals and more...

    Minerals and more...! is the new temporary display in the Natural History...

    Minerals and more...!

  • Entomology

    Entomology

    What? Entomology is the study of insects and other creepy crawlies.

    Entomology

  • Geology

    Geology

    Geology The geology collections include minerals, rocks and fossils from...

    Geology

  • Herbarium

    Herbarium

    What? There are over 400,000 recorded species of plants and that list is...

    Herbarium

  • Study skins

    Study skins

    What? Study skins are specimens prepared to a basic level for the study...

    Study skins

  • Taxidermy

    Taxidermy

    We have a collection of British species mounted for display purposes and a...

    Taxidermy

  • Fluid collection

    Fluid collection

    What? We hold a collection of specimens preserved in fluid.

    Fluid collection

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