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Heather Salt

World oldest marine crocodile fossil discovered on Lyme Regis Museum Walk

Posted on: 2nd April 2026

World oldest marine crocodile fossil discovered on Lyme Regis Museum Walk Lyme Regis Museum is delighted to share the discovery of an exceptionally rare marine crocodile maxilla (upper jaw bone)… READ MORE

Mary Anning letter

Mary Anning Letter to return to Lyme Regis

Posted on: 26th March 2026

Mary Anning Letter to return to Lyme Regis An exceptionally rare partial handwritten letter and signature from pioneering fossil collector Mary Anning was recently offered at auction (Bonhams, 26th March),… READ MORE

Airbnb award

Lyme Regis Fossil Festival receives financial boost through Airbnb’s ‘Best of British’ Fund

Posted on: 19th March 2026

Lyme Regis Fossil Festival receives financial boost through Airbnb’s ‘Best of British’ Fund The organising team at Lyme Regis Museum are celebrating after winning a grant from Airbnb’s Best of… READ MORE

Mary Anning Appeal

Help to bring Mary Anning’s letter home

Posted on: 18th March 2026

URGENT FUNDRAISING APPEAL An exceptionally rare partial handwritten letter and signature from pioneering fossil collector Mary Anning is due to go under the hammer (Bonham’s Auctions 26th March) prompting an… READ MORE

Designation square

Lyme Regis Museum honoured with prestigious national award from Arts Council England

Posted on: 13th February 2026

Lyme Regis Museum honoured with prestigious national award from Arts Council England Lyme Regis Museum is delighted to announce its outstanding Jurassic Coast Geology Collection has been awarded Designated Status… READ MORE

Half Term Activities

February Half Term Activities at Lyme Regis Museum

Posted on: 10th February 2026

February Half Term Activities at Lyme Regis Museum Lyme Regis Museum is offering a varied programme of family-friendly activities this February half term, combining hands-on creativity, interactive learning and local… READ MORE