World Heritage Museums

Opening Times Times may vary at present.

Dinosaur Facts
The oldest known dinosaur so far discovered in Britain is Thecodontosaurus antiquus. It was discovered…

Welcome to the Dinosaur Museum

OPENING TIMES
WINTER OPENING  WEEKENDS ONLY 10am to 4pm (until 7th April)
FEBRUARY SCHOOL HALF TERM  Saturday 15th - Sunday 23rd February Open 10am to 4pm inclusive
SUMMER SEASON  7th April - 31 October Open 7 Days a week 10am to 4pm including weekends and Bank Holidays    

 

Weekeday school and group visits can be booked by phone. For further enquires please call : 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...