# Natural History Museum Colchester

> Where History Comes Alive With a unique mix of fascinating displays, the latest technology and hands-on activities, there’s lots for your family to explore and discover across our three sites.

At Natural History Museum Colchester are you aware that there is an earthquake in Colchester in 1884? Or that mammoths and hippos utilized to live in this this area? Do you realize what an eryngo root is? No? No excuses after a vacation here!Housed within the old All Saints Church building, the museum provides a variety that is fantastic history exhibits preserved through the art of taxidermy, on that they often hold temporary exhibitions too.The shows for some young ones would be the interactive elements: you can crawl through the mock underground tunnels of a badger sett and find out who you will find living there (spoilers: it isn't just the badger!), stroke a stuffed fox and peek through the Night Visitors Window! And the research trolley with relevant kids' books and things like magnifying glasses and a microscope can certainly help make children feel welcome and keep their interest going.There are available loos and infant modification facilities but no refreshments offered or permitted on location: however can invariably picnic into the Castle Park reverse or seek nutrition within the cafes that are regional.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Colchester, Colchester, England
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +441206282941
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-fNVaWdh-fnif/natural-history-museum-colchester

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family

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## Nearby things to do

- [Castle Park and Gardens](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-ngOH8UoV1OPC/castle-park-and-gardens)
- [Colchester Castle Museum](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-zo34HO4ZGwBi/colchester-castle-museum)
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## Questions and answers

### Where is Natural History Museum Colchester?

Natural History Museum Colchester is in Colchester, Colchester.

### What activities does Natural History Museum Colchester offer?

Natural History Museum Colchester lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What is there to do near Natural History Museum Colchester?

Experiences listed near Natural History Museum Colchester on HolidayFox include Castle Park and Gardens, Colchester Castle Museum, Hollytrees Museum, ODEON Colchester and The Colchester Mystery Treasure Trail.

### How do I contact Natural History Museum Colchester?

Natural History Museum Colchester can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +441206282941 to ask about availability.