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The NNHS Natural History Collections

10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD

  • 15 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

The NNHS was founded in 1876 and has created or been given a number of very interesting natural history collections in the last 150 years. Visit and have a look at these very varied and historic collections.

The NNHS was founded in 1876 and has our own premises, the Humfrey Rooms where we keep our many historic and large collections. Many feature local samples. The collections include Butterfies, Moths, Rocks and Fossils, Shells, Sands, Birds Eggs (100+ years old) Victorian Microscope Slides and a number of Herbariums. As well as number of smaller collections. Society members will be present to guide you round any collections you wish to look at.

Timings & Tours

Monday 15 September:
11.00am to 1.00pm

Location & directions

10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD

Directions:
Castilian Terrace is off Castilian Steet off Derngate.
Contact on day:
Paul Hayes
Telephone number:
+447396819876

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Two small steps off pavement to rooms. Flat access in rooms.

Additional information

Society members will be present to assist, just pop in to look around.

Max no of people per tour:
30
Est. tour duration:
2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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