Winter has finally drawn to a close, and with longer days and sunnier skies, spring has also brought a small new display to the Booth Museum: The Marvellous Mary Merrifield. Mary Philadelphia Merrifield (1804-1889) was a remarkable self-taught artist, naturalist … 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
The Victorian era is considered the golden age of natural history collecting. The pursuit of fauna and flora from around the planet was driven both by a desire to learn about nature, as well as a quest to prove oneself … Continued
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