Bournemouth Natural Science Society

at 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth , BH1 3NS

The Bournemouth Natural Science Society and Museum is housed in a late Victorian building on the outskirts of Lansdowne. It boasts a fascinating array of collections, a library and wildlife garden, and runs an extensive programme of lectures and events.

Bournemouth Natural Science Society
39 Christchurch Road
Bournemouth BH1 3NS
United Kingdom
Contact Phone
P: 01202 553525
Website
http://www.bnss.org.uk/

Description

The home of the BNSS is a grand, late Victorian building located on the outskirts of Bournemouth town centre. It houses a fascinating museum of numerous collections, from Natural History to Egyptology, and two libraries holding over 5000 volumes. In addition, the BNSS boasts a marvellous garden aimed at encouraging wildlife in an urban environment. Since its formation in 1903, the BNSS has acquired many thousands of items collected from around the world. The museum not only cherishes a large menagerie of preserved natural history specimens, including birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, eggs and shells; but also collections of fossils, rocks and minerals, ancient hand axes and even an Egyptian mummy. The society itself has various interest groups which include Botany, Ornithology, Zoology, Entomology, Science, Astronomy, Geology, History, Egyptology and Archaeology. The BNSS runs an extensive programme of events, including lectures, study groups, field meetings, cultural visits and social events. Talks are given on Tuesday evenings, Wednesday afternoons and Saturday afternoons.

General Info

Visiting Us: Non-members are welcome to attend any lectures (no booking required) - please make a donation. The museum is open to visiting non-members on Tuesday mornings between 10.00 and 12.00. The Society also holds regular open days with plenty to captivate the interests of adults and children alike. See our programme for details. Membership: Lectures and field trips are free to all members. To find out more about becoming a member, please visit the website on the link below and click on 'Memberships'. Get Involved: The BNSS depends on a team of highly dedicated volunteers to run its activities and museum. We are always keen to attract volunteers wishing to take an active role in such a unique local treasure. For more information about our programme of events, getting involved and becoming a member, please visit our website: http://www.bnss.org.uk Registered Charity No. 219585

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