The Dinosaur Museum

The Dinosaur Museum The official page for Britain's original and award winning dinosaur museum. The gateway to Dorset's Jurassic coast. Young explorers can enjoy free fun sheets!

Britain's original dinosaur museum in Dorchester. Lots for all the family to see and do at this all weather attraction. including:
-Fossils, skeletons and much more.
-Life-size reconstructions
-T Rex and other dinosaurs
-Hands on and interactive exhibits
-Mammoths, prehistoric mammals and reptiles. As featured on Blue Peter, The Tweenies, Tikkabilla and other TV programmes. Look out for special events on most bank holidays!

Meet Percy the T-Rex, the towering favourite of the museum. At 41 years old, Percy has been thrilling visitors since 198...
04/08/2025

Meet Percy the T-Rex, the towering favourite of the museum. At 41 years old, Percy has been thrilling visitors since 1984 - and yes, you can even touch or give him a big dino hug. He’s a true legend and the museum’s most photographed resident.

https://www.thedinosaurmuseum.com

This heatwave has our dinos sweating too! Come cool off inside the Dinosaur Museum Dorchester — where the only thing hot...
10/07/2025

This heatwave has our dinos sweating too! Come cool off inside the Dinosaur Museum Dorchester — where the only thing hotter than the weather is your love of dinosaurs!

https://www.thedinosaurmuseum.com

Ouch that stung! Did you know dinosaur eggs can be up to 20 cm? See them up close in our egg display at the Dinosaur Mus...
06/07/2025

Ouch that stung! Did you know dinosaur eggs can be up to 20 cm? See them up close in our egg display at the Dinosaur Museum Dorchester.

https://www.thedinosaurmuseum.com

It's getting prehistorically hot! Cool off and step back in time inside the Dinosaur Museum Dorchester - where the only ...
30/06/2025

It's getting prehistorically hot! Cool off and step back in time inside the Dinosaur Museum Dorchester - where the only thing extinct is boredom!

https://www.thedinosaurmuseum.com

The Dinosaur Museum - Dorset's family favourite has just celebrated its 41st birthday. The museum’s pet dinosaur Rexy en...
28/06/2025

The Dinosaur Museum - Dorset's family favourite has just celebrated its 41st birthday. The museum’s pet dinosaur Rexy enjoyed a special cake to celebrate with all his visiting friends.

The Dinosaur Museum was Britain's first museum devoted specially to Dinosaurs. Over the years the Dinosaur Museum has won many awards and Rexy is looking forward to welcoming new friends so they can experience why the museum is so popular with families.

The Great Dinosaur Easter Egg Hunt at The Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester, is a hunt with a difference. This Eggciting eve...
16/04/2025

The Great Dinosaur Easter Egg Hunt at The Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester, is a hunt with a difference. This Eggciting event starts on Wednesday 16th April and runs throughout Easter.
The “monster” Egg Hunt for dinosaur eggs runs throughout the museum. All children who spot the eggs this Easter win a prize and certificate.

Address

The Dinosaur Museum, Icen Way
Dorchester
DT11EW

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

01305269880

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