The natural sciences collection contains around 300,000 specimens including preserved plants, animals, insects and geological samples, mostly collected over the last 150 years. They mainly relate to Hampshire although, there are some specimens from across the country and abroad, including a well-preserved set of Dodo bones.
Objects from our Natural Sciences collection are on display in some of our museums across the county. We also make the collection housed in our museum stores accessible by appointment. Our online database shows a selection of objects, some of which aren’t ordinarily on permanent display.
The material stored at our Chilcomb and F2 collections centres in Winchester is available by prior appointment, to researchers and through specialist workshops and tours.
