Mary Anning Visits the Booth Museum (includes quiet sessions)

Heritage Open Days 2024: A Very Special Visitor – Mary Anning Visits the Booth Museum

14 September 2024, 1pm – 3pm

Booth Museum of Natural History

Free drop-in, no booking required

All ages (under 13 year olds must be accompanied by an adult at all times)

Come along and meet famous fossil hunter Mary Anning at the Booth Museum of Natural History. Learn about her life and how life was different for women scientists in the 1800’s.

Find out about why Mary Anning was so important and how her discoveries changed the way we think about the history of the Earth.

With an amazing collection of birds, skeletons and natural specimens; the Booth Museum is the perfect location for a visit from Mary. She makes the perfect host to show you around and talk about some of the unusual creatures from the museum collections.

We also offer quiet sessions! >>> Our museum quiet sessions welcome anyone who feels that they would benefit from a calmer, more relaxed experience at the museum. Please note places are limited and must be pre booked.: Mary Anning Quiet session