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Natural History Museum

History

Housed in the unique setting of the former All Saints Church since 1958, the museum focuses on the rich natural history of north-east Essex.

What's on

Earth week - Burrowing animals

30 Jul - 30 May 13
Natural History Museum

Air week - The owl show

06 Aug 13
Natural History Museum

Fire week - Live reptiles

13 Aug 13
Natural History Museum

Water week - The seashore show

22 Aug 13
Natural History Museum

Earth week - DIY herb gardens

01-02 Aug 13
Natural History Museum

Air week - Butterfly decorations

08-09 Aug 13
Natural History Museum

Fire week - Natural clay candle holders

15-16 Aug 13
Natural History Museum

Water week - The light-up aquarium

20-21 Aug 13
Natural History Museum

Busy Beetles: Under 5's sessions

21 Aug 12 - 20 Aug 13
Natural History Museum
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Opening times

Tuesday -Saturday, 10am to 5pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm

Closed all Mondays and 24th to 27th December and 1st January.

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High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DN
Telephone: 01206 282941

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CO1 1DN

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Free Admission

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