It is wonderful to be re-opening Lyme Regis Museum on Tuesday 8 September and we are looking forward to hearing the happy buzz of visitors in the galleries again. The days are still warm and long on the coast, ideal for a visit to this fascinating town with its amazing history and heritage. With a… READ MORE
NEWS
Lyme Regis Museum Investigates…
Find out about fossils with modern-day ‘Mary Anning’, geologist Dr Anjana Khatwa. We’re releasing a series of short films on You Tube, where Anjana brings our fossils to life in a style very much aimed at young children. Discover fossilised poo and much more! Follow this link to to Find out about Fossils!
Henry De la Beche and the Enslavement of Black People
Henry De la Beche, first Director of the Geological Survey of Great Britain, President of the Geological Society of London and friend of Mary Anning inherited a sugar plantation in Jamaica and became the owner of over 200 enslaved black people. Our article tells this story. Black Lives Matter.
Geologist Writes Song About Mary Anning
A songwriting geologist is probably quite rare, and the same can probably be said for songs about Mary Anning (or indeed palaeontologists in general). We’re delighted that Jim Truman (a song writing geologist) has sent us in a song about Mary Anning. Watch the video – it’s an extremely entertaining song (thanks Jim)!
Specialist Volunteer
Can you help us? We’re looking for a specialist volunteer with a strong background in retail to advise us on how we can make our wonderful museum shop even better. We look forward to hearing from you! For more details contact David Tucker director@lymeregismuseum.co.uk
Stunning Ichthyosaurs and Ammonites
Stunning Ichthyosaurs and Ammonites from a series of workshops delivered by Darrell Wakelam this summer at Lyme Regis Museum. Here are just some of the images created by our creative museum visitors and artist Darrell Wakelam this summer. Our programme of free drop in sessions has been great fun, here is just a selection of… READ MORE
Fantastic fossil fish made by Darrell Wakelam
Fantastic fossil fish made by Darrell Wakelam and our lovely museum visitors this May bank holiday weekend. Lots of sticking, gluing and painting by all those who took part to create these fine 3-D beasts. The finished fish will be on display in our education room for the rest of May, so do come along… READ MORE
JOB VACANCY: Operation and Volunteer COORDINATOR
Two days a week (including Sunday) £9.30 an hour Please download the Job Description here. Please email letter of application and CV to bhouseago@lymeregismuseum.co.uk Closing date: December 5th
PRESS RELEASE: Volunteer for the Front of House Team
Lyme Regis Museum would like to hear from enthusiastic people who love Lyme and its history who would be interested in joining the team of volunteers who welcome visitors at the front desk. Museum Director David Tucker said “Experience isn’t necessary, it’s more important that you enjoy meeting people and have a positive and friendly… READ MORE
PRESS RELEASE: Post-war Cinema Programmes in New Display
A collection of over 100 original Regent Cinema programmes dating from 1948 to 1955, found in impeccable condition at a flat in Rickmansworth last year, are now the subject of a fascinating new display at Lyme Regis Museum. With an emphasis on British films, from the covers to advertising and classic photo stills, the programmes… READ MORE