Bicknell Museum, Natural history and archaeological museum in Bordighera, Italy.
The Bicknell Museum is a natural history and archaeological institution with neo-medieval architecture, a rectangular footprint, and four Roman-style columns framing its entrance. The building contains extensive collections spanning art, archaeology, and natural specimens alongside a substantial research library.
Founded in 1888 by Clarence Bicknell, it became the region's first museum dedicated to archaeological and botanical study. This establishment marked the beginning of organized heritage preservation in western Liguria.
The museum serves as a repository of regional knowledge, holding collections that document the area's past and natural environment through objects and research materials. Visitors can explore materials that reveal how people and nature have shaped this corner of Liguria over time.
The museum welcomes visitors during daytime hours, though opening times vary depending on the day of the week, so it is best to confirm availability before arriving. The building sits in a central location that is typically accessible on foot.
Two enormous Ficus trees grow on the museum grounds, with the larger one reaching approximately 21 meters in height and having a trunk circumference of about 8.6 meters. These remarkable specimens are striking features of the setting and often capture visitors' attention.
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