A museum dedicated to poo, housed in a former public toilet on the Isle of Wight, will not open this year as it prepares to go on tour.
The National Poo Museum, based at the disused Sandown Barrack Battery fort, has showcased faeces samples from around the world in illuminated resin spheres.
A unique collection
The museum features displays of various droppings found on the Isle of Wight, including fossilised dinosaur poo, as well as samples from around the world.
Samples have been collected from a variety of sources, including the Isle of Wight Zoo and Dinosaur Isle museum.
Museum director Daniel Roberts said that, with 2024 marking the museum’s tenth anniversary,
“It was time to hit the road.”
From zoo exhibit to national attraction
The museum began as an exhibition at the Isle of Wight Zoo, aiming to educate visitors about the fascinating world of faeces.
To prepare specimens for display, staff use a specially-built drying machine, preserving excrement from animals such as elks and lions, as well as a human baby.
The museum moved into its Sandown location in 2018, transforming a former public toilet into an unusual and educational attraction.
Tour plans yet to be announced
While Dan confirms the Museum will be travelling this year, no tour dates or locations have been announced.
Visitors hoping to see the collection in person will need to wait for further details on where the museum will pop up next.
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