Visiting the Natural History Museum
Due to national lockdown restrictions, all our museums must remain closed until further notice.
In the meantime, why not try our Museum From Home activities or follow the link below to explore our online collection!
Welcome
Did you know that there was an earthquake in Colchester in 1884? Or that mammoths and hippos used to roam this area?
Find out more about local wildlife habitats, biodiversity and climate change at this much-loved, family-friendly museum. Get up close to nature as you learn about stag beetles – a Colchester success story – and discover the secrets of the drowned world underneath the North Sea.
What You Can See






Plan Your Visit

Shop
Our museum shop offers a wide range of products, from craft kits for children to precious stones and fossils, cuddly toys to tools for nature-spotters. Whether you’re looking for a memento or the perfect gift, we have something for all tastes and budgets.
Access

Every effort has been made to make the Natural History Museum a great place to visit for everybody.
If you have any access queries please contact us and we will be happy to help.
Facilities include: