World Heritage Museums

Opening Times Times may vary at present.

Dinosaur Facts
One of the most intelligent dinosaurs was Troodon. It was a hunting dinosaur, about 2 metres long, and…

OPENING TIMES 2023

 
OPENING TIMES
JANUARY TO END OF MARCH  Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm CLOSED DURING THE WEEK
FEBRUARY SCHOOL HALF TERM 11TH - 19TH  Saturday 11th - Sunday 26th February Open 10am to 4pm inclusive
APRIL TO END OF OCTOBER  Open Every Day 10am to 4pm including weekends and Bank Holidays    

 For Further information on our opening times please phone 01305 269741.

Please note we you no longer have to book in advance. Entry is easy, come when you like, tickets can only be purchased on entry at the Front of House. We no longer sell tickets online.

 

The Dinosaur 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...