The Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester is Britain’s original hands-on dinosaur museum, bringing prehistoric creatures to life through interactive displays, life-size reconstructions, and real fossils from the Jurassic Coast. Walk among impressive dinosaur skeletons, handle genuine fossils, and discover how these ancient reptiles lived millions of years ago. Children can participate in fossil dig activities, create dinosaur art, and meet animatronic dinosaurs. The museum celebrates Dorset’s incredible paleontological heritage with engaging exhibits making science accessible and exciting for visitors of all ages.
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