World Heritage Museums

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Dinosaur Facts
The dinosaur with the longest name was Micropachycephalosaurus meaning "tiny thick-headed lizard".…

Welcome to the Dinosaur Museum

Opening Times

OPEN EVERY DAY
10am – 4pm

For further enquires please phone : 01305 269741

 

The Museum

Britain's original and award winning attraction, The Dinosaur Museum located in Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, only 7 miles from the Jurassic Coast is a great day out for all the family!

Close to Dorset's World Heritage Jurrassic Coast

The Dinosaur Museum opened in 1984, in Dorchester, gateway to Dorset's World Heritage Jurassic Coast. From the very beginning visitors loved its novel and innovative approach to dinosaurs, and it quickly became the Town's foremost visitor attraction bringing, over the years, millions of dinosaur hungry families and schools to the county town. Read More...