'The museum was founded in 1874 and the methods of its founder reflected the accepted scientific practices of Victorian Britain' (Pavilion and Museums, no date).

Current Conservation:

The Booth museum is not just preserved species, whilst this is important they also hold data accompanying such species. Without this information the specimen cannot contribute to science conservation. This data also allows for construction of habitat information focusing particularly Sussex environments - hence their involvement in atlases of lepidoptera and plant species in the county.

The Library:

There is also a substantial library, donated by Edward Booth as well as Brighton & Sussex Natural History & Philosophical Society.

Partnerships

They have worked in conjunction with Sussex Wildlife Trust with much of thier research data being held in Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre. They also play a key role in Sussex Geodiversity Partnership which from over 7000 records of Sussex geological sites, working to conserve geological heritage. All this is helping to establish South Downs National Park, as well as the Brighton & Hove and Lewes Downs Biosphere Project.

Opening Times:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm (closed 12-1.15pm), Sunday 2-5pm (Open on Bank Holidays)

Closed Thursdays, 24-28 December & 1 January

Contact information

Telephone 03000 290901 International calls only +44 (0)1273 292820 Fax 03000 290908 Email visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk