The Dinosaur Museum

The Dinosaur Museum transports visitors back into the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs. Set in a converted Victorian schoolhouse in the centre of the historic town of Dorchester. See dinosaur skeletons, walk among life-size reconstructions including Stegosaurus and T-Rex, and learn through hands-on interactive displays. Hear the sounds and even smell the breath of a T-Rex as you explore Jurassic Dorset. Learn from the pioneers of fossil discovery including Mary Anning and Richard Owen and explore the rich dinosaur heritage of the Jurassic coast by seeing and touching our real fossil displays including dinosaur heads, teeth and eggs. You can also make your own dinosaur discoveries in our excavation pit, solve dinosaur puzzles and dare to put your hand in a feely box. Dinosaurs even come to the forefront of technology with our I-pad games and virtual flashcards.

Contact

Telephone
01305 269880
Email
info@thedinosaurmuseum.com
Website
http://www.thedinosaurmuseum.com/

Venue

Venue address
The Dinosaur Museum Icen Way
Dorchester
Dorset
Postcode
DT1 1EW
Locality
West Dorset

Other information

Availability
Weekend
Weekday
Daytime
Term Time
School Holidays
Additional Information
Please see our website for opening times and up to date cost information.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
The ground floor of the Museum is accessible for people using a wheelchair (only one step with temporary ramp at the entrance). The two upstairs galleries are inaccessible to wheelchair users and to compensate a concessionary rate is charged.
Other Facilities
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Dinosaur Museum at all times. Other dogs are welcome in the museum at our discretion.
It is recommended that you always check with providers that their service meets your requirements and that any listed activities are still running before you attend. The Dorset Family Information Service does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the suitability of any of the services described.

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Address: The Dinosaur Museum  Icen Way  Dorchester  Dorset