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The Dinosaur Museum

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The only museum on mainland Britain solely devoted to dinosaurs, the award-winning Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especiallly for children. The musuem combines life-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs with fossils and skeletons to create an exciting hands-on experience. Multimedia displays tell the story of the dinosaurs and their enthraling prehistoric world.

The Dinosaur Museum has twice been voted one of Britains Top Ten Hands On Museums and is a former winner of the Dorset Family Attraction of the Year. It is frequently featured in National Television including Blue peter, The Tweenies and Tickabilla.

'Fleshed-out' dinosaur reconstructions - including T rex, Stegosaurus and Triceratops - beg to be touched by little hands - and that's encouraged. New reconstructions include the 'sickle claw' Deinonychus, two feathered troodons, and a pterosaur. The Dinosaur Museum is part of any Jurassic Coast experience. It's individual and exciting approach has made it extremely popular with visitors.

Icen Way
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT1 1EW

Tel: +44 01305 269880

Fax: +44 01305 268885

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A35. Enter Dorchester and park in one of the town centre car parks. The Dinosaur Museum is pedestrian signposted and is only a short walk from the car parks.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest stations are Dorchester South and West. Walk into centre of Dorchester following pedestrian signposts for museum. The railway stations are only about 15 minutes walk from the museum.

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£6.99 per ticket
Child£5.50 per ticket
Family£23.50 per ticket
Senior£5.99 per ticket
Student£5.99 per ticket
Under 3'sFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Open All Year

01/04/2012 to 30/09/2012

  • Monday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

01/10/2012 to 31/03/2013

  • Monday 10:00 - 16:00
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
  • Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
  • Friday 10:00 - 16:00
  • Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

* Our museum is open: all year daily, including Sundays, from 10am to 5pm (10am to 4pm from October to March). Closed 13-26 December inclusive.

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