World Heritage Museums

Opening Times Times may vary at present.

Dinosaur Facts
The oldest known dinosaur is Saltopus. It was a small carnivore that lived 245 million years ago. Remains…

Welcome to the Dinosaur Museum

Winter Opening Times

WE ARE OPEN EVERY WEEKEND (except for the 21st & 22nd December)
10am – 4pm

For further enquires please phone : 01305 269741

CHRISTMAS OPENING
27th December to 3rd January Inclusive

 

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...