The Dinosaur Museum Museums
The only museum on mainland Britain solely devoted to dinosaurs, the award-winning Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especially for children. The museum combines life-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs with fossils and skeletons to create an exciting hands-on experience. Multimedia displays tell the story of the giant prehistoric animals and their enthralling world many millions of years ago.
The Dinosaur Museum has twice been voted one of Britain's Top Ten Hands On Museums and is a former winner of the Dorset Family Attraction of the Year. It is frequently featured on national television including Blue Peter, The Tweenies, and Tickabilla.
'Fleshed-out' dinosaur reconstructions - including Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops - beg to be touched by little hands and that's encouraged. New reconstructions include the 'sickle claw' Deinonychus and a new interpretation troodon with feathers. Displays on the World Heritage coastline make The Dinosaur Museum part of any Jurassic Coast experience.
The Museum's individual and exciting approach has made it extremely popular with visitors from all over the country and abroad. A programme of change means there should always be something new to see at this museum for all the family. The Dinosaur Museum is truly Dorset's monster attraction. New for this year 'Jurassic Dinosaurs' a special exhibition.
Attraction Details
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AddressIcen Way, Dorset, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EW
Opening timesOpen all year daily 9.30am until 5.30pm (10.00am u
Entry costs
Attraction typeMuseums
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The Casterbridge
In the centre of Dorchester, The Casterbridge provides comfortable accommodation a 20-minute drive from Weymouth coast. Hardys Cottage, where Thomas Hardy was born, is less than 3 miles from the building..
The Old Ship Inn
During the week, The Old Ship Inn is a picturesque traditional pub and on Friday and Saturday nights it transforms into a lively venue for karaoke, DJs, and live bands until late into the night..
The Junction Hotel by
A 3-minute walk from Dorchester West Train Station, The Junction is a Marstons Inn offering bed and breakfast in this historic Dorset town. Stylishly furnished rooms have free Wi-Fi and the ground floor location offers disabled access..
Wessex Royale Hotel
The Wessex Royale is a delightful Georgian hotel with an excellent location in the centre of Dorchester. It has free Wi-Fi and an á la carte restaurant..
The Old Tea House
Built in 1635, The Old Tea House provides bed and breakfast in one of Dorchesters oldest houses. With free Wi-Fi, this Dorset guest house serves homemade food including a full cooked breakfast..
Bay Tree House
Situated just 15 minutes walk from the centre of historic Dorchester, the family-run Bay Tree House offers free Wi-Fi and free onsite parking, the award-winning property also boasts a restaurant and coffee shop, which is just 10 minutes walk away..
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