The collection grows each year and is now probably the best fossil collection on public display in SW England. The collection grows each year and is now probably the best fossil collection on public display in SW England. Both buildings are worth, in themselves, a visit.
We look forward to re-opening as soon as possible. 1.7K likes. Lyme Regis Museum Education Officer Chris Andrew happened to be on the spot, and took the photograph on the right showing the extent of the new rockfall, which was probably triggered by …
The museum contains a spectacular collection of the local Jurassic marine fossils.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the museum is closed to visitors. The history of Lyme Regis unveiled.You are greeted with a surprise vision whenever you step through a doorway, pass … Lyme Regis Museum, Lyme Regis, United Kingdom. “A remarkable museum, a gem”, Sir David Attenborough. Discover 185 million years of history at this fantastic family friendly museum with fossils galore and plenty to see and do! There really is something to delight and inspire everyone at Lyme Regis Museum. We continue to work behind the scenes, caring for our collections and creating new content for our website and social media platforms.
Lyme Regis Museum is housed in a magnificent idiosyncratic historic building of true architectural splendor.
We look forward to re-opening as soon as possible. It stands next to Lyme’s magnificent Guildhall.
It was built in 1900 by Thomas Philpot and has recently been completely renovated.
Built on the site of Mary Anning’s home, Lyme Regis Museum stands in the heart of the town, just where the beautiful coastlines of Dorset and Devon meet on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Hotels near Lyme Regis Philpot Museum: (0.02 mi) Rock Point Inn (0.02 mi) Little Rose Bed & Breakfast (0.03 mi) The Pilot Boat (0.03 mi) B & B at the Mermaid (0.04 mi) Lyme Regis, holiday Cottage, 50m from sea, garden, dogs allowed, grade Il listed; View all hotels near Lyme Regis Philpot Museum on Tripadvisor