Search Collections Search NATURAL SCIENCES 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Previous Next EXPLORE OUR COLLECTIONS Select a category Archaeology Bags Botany Ceramics Clocks and Watches Coins and tokens Costume Decorative art Drawings Ephemera Fareham Photographs Fine art Firearms Footwear Fungi Geology Gosport photographs Havant photographs Insects Invertebrates Maps People photographs Photographs Prints Social history Toys Transport Transport photographs Vertebrates Select a category Explore our natural sciences collection Geology The geology collection contains over 30,000 rocks, minerals and fossils which were found mainly across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The fossil collection comprises animal, fish and plant… Invertebrates Invertebrates The insect collection contains over 120,000 specimens and represents over two thirds of species so far recorded in the United Kingdom. The collection is acknowledged as… Plants and Fungi The botany or herbarium collection consists of more than 27,000 specimens, principally collected from across the historic county of Hampshire and further afield. The collection is fairly… Vertebrates The vertebrate collection cared for by the Hampshire Cultural Trust contains just over 200 mammals, 30 reptile, 70 fish and 5000 bird and egg specimens. The collection contains significant… Additional information 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. Research WHERE TO FIND THESE ITEMS Andover Museum Curtis Museum Westbury Manor Museum Sign up to our collections newsletter, delivered to your inbox three times a year First name Last name Your email address HAMPSHIRE CULTURAL TRUST Established as an independent charity in 2014, we promote Hampshire as a county that offers outstanding cultural experiences to both its residents and visitors. From museums to galleries to arts centres, we manage and support 23 venues across the county. LINKS About us Our collections Conservation Object donations Archaeological finds Education Cookies policy Privacy policy Accessibility Image reproduction and licensing CONTACT US Hampshire Cultural Trust Chilcomb House Chilcomb Lane Winchester SO23 8RB 01962 678140 Send us a message Registered Charity no: 1158583 Registered Company no: 08986225 Cookie Policy By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. ACCEPT More information © 2021 Hampshire Cultural Trust.