The process involves drying the poo, which can take up to two weeks, before it is encapsulated and placed in a vacuum chamber, so that air bubbles are removed.

[5][6] The museum also aims to educate people about the issues related to poo including dog fouling[broken anchor] and sanitation.

[1] The museum was founded by members of Eccleston George who are "a collection of creative people who work together on many different kinds of projects", based on the Isle of Wight.

[1] Sandown Barrack Battery is a 19th-century fort built on the southwest coast of the Isle of Wight.

[11] The campaign was supported by Kate Humble, the presenter of Curious Creatures - a nature quiz TV series on BBC Two.