The Historical Background to the Collections…
The collections cover a number of disciplines studied by the Society. Some collections are quite comprehensive, others less so, but there is always a fascinating variety. For the most part, the collections have been donated to us by members, and some of these pre-date the formation of the Society. At other times we have been able to be the repository of items that might otherwise have been dumped or consigned to storerooms by other museums. The acquisition of our present premises in 1919 has enabled us to provide sufficient space to present these collections, offering the people of Bournemouth and the surrounding area a chance to view some of their natural heritage.
The museum collections are open to visiting members of the public on most Tuesdays between 10am and 4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Groups from schools, universities or other educational establishments are also welcome by appointment to see the museum collections. For more information about visiting us, please click here.
Upcoming Museum events
Lantern Slides and Rabbit Holes
8th February 2025 at 2.30pm (in house and zoom)Speaker: Tony Grant Tony will talk about the BNSS slide project and the talk will include the following topics: How and why lantern slides were used during the early 20th Century? What is in our Lantern slide collection, and to a smaller extent some of our 35mm collection? What we have digitised and what is […]
Assembly and Quiz
25th March 2025 at 7.30pm (in house and zoom)The Assembly is for members only. This will be followed by a quiz from Bill Coombes.
