The Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs, is the Bird of the Month for August. Chaffinches are one of the UK’s commonest birds. They were originally woodland birds, though they are now often seen in gardens. Chaffinch numbers increase during the winter in … Continued
Join the Booth Museum to celebrate the nationwide Big Butterfly Count! Discover the wonderful world of butterflies that bring colour to our gardens and countryside each summer. What is the Big Butterfly Count? It is largest survey of butterflies in the … Continued
July’s Bird of the Month is Tachybaptus ruficollis or Little Grebe. The little grebe, also known as a dabchick, is the smallest grebe in the UK. It has a darker summer plumage, with a red neck. In winter it is … Continued
The Booth Bird of the Month for June is the Sylvia atricapilla or Blackcap. The name comes from the black cap of the male bird. The females have reddish-brown caps. This is a good time of year to see them … Continued
Latest TV recently helped us celebrate the role of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) at the Booth Museum of Natural History. The short film below covers the even, including a rare interview with legendary 19th century fossil … Continued
Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of plants and join us for an evening of flower power. Discover the fascinating relationships between plants and their pollinators and learn how flowers have conquered the world! Activities include mini talks, object handling, … Continued
Celebrate International Day for Women and Girls in Science at our family friendly discovery day. Get hands-on with activities led by local women in STEM and find out who their unsung heroes are. Meet Mary Anning and discover fossils on our handling … Continued
Join us at the Booth Museum of Natural History on 15 November to mark the 250th anniversary of the extinction of Steller’s Sea Cow. Hear the stories of this incredible animal and discover the menagerie of creatures that live beneath … Continued
This Halloween, come to the Booth Museum of Natural History and enter the mysterious world of creatures that emerge in the dark. At our Halloween Science Special on 27 October, you will be able to discover the science of how … Continued
Ever wondered why a ladybird has spots? Or what fish is the sexiest? Then join us for an Evolution themed evening. The University of Sussex are hosting a fun packed night at the Booth Museum. The evening will include: animal evolution … Continued
Do you fancy an other-worldly experience? Join us for Angel Day on Saturday 10th February 2018 at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. There will be singing workshops, the Interfaith Choir, live music, poetry, angel-related objects from the collection, art and … Continued
Introduction. The Royal Pavilion and Museums holds a diverse, designated collection of natural history specimens in a dedicated building – the Booth Museum. In the 1960s, a dedicated team, including a taxidermist, were based at the Booth. The museum acquired … Continued
The Big Butterfly Count is a nationwide survey aimed at helping to assess the health of our environment. It launched in 2010 and has rapidly become the largest survey of butterflies in the world! Brighton Museum needs your help to assess … Continued
In Brighton Museum next week we will be choosing objects for our Cabinet of Curiosities display. This will have animals from our Natural Sciences collection and will be on display in Museum Lab. We would like visitors to vote for five key objects to display and … Continued
Many visitors to Brighton Museum see our Museum Lab when it’s used for hosting special events – such as our super successful International Women’s Day celebrations last weekend. But it also offers a world of opportunities for schools, community groups … Continued
I have been volunteering at the Booth Museum since October 2016. So far I have been cataloguing bird skins, which means cataloguing on to the database many of the birds that have been preserved and archived in the Museum. It … Continued
When visiting museums (especially if you get the privilege to go behind the scenes) you may well have seen little insect traps in corners or storage cabinets. These traps make up an integrated pest management (IPM) programme, monitoring the levels … Continued
What do you get when you give a group of young people some iPads, a selection of objects and the freedom to make whatever they want? A masterpiece, that’s what. That’s pretty much what happened with the Museum Collective’s latest … Continued
From the end of July 2016 until early 2017 there will be a display on bears in history, art and popular culture on the North Balcony of Brighton Museum. It is curated by Lee Ismail, Curator of Natural Science at … Continued
Looking for a free way to entertain your children? Gallery assistant Martina Bellotto shows how Hove Museum’s Birds of a Feather exhibition can bring art and natural history together to provide a source of creative inspiration. For kids, what … Continued
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