About The Dinosaur Museum
Young fossil fans will be thrilled by this specialist attraction in Dorchester, where highlights include a full Megalosaurus skeleton among fascinating prehistoric displays.
What's nearby
- Waitrose & Partners next door
- The Corn Exchange, Dorchester 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
We visited while on holiday. It was a good visit and our son did enjoy it. I did find it more on the expensive side considering there wasn’t loads and loads to do. But It would be perfect for a child who adores dinosaurs as there are lots of factual information and things they can learn. Wouldn’t recommend for people who struggle with mobility as little steps and narrow staircase however I would recommend overall. 🌟🌟🌟🌟
· via Google
When we arrived, it cost more than what was advertised online. Lots of information but pricey for less than 1hour 30mins in there. Was given a cute little Easter Half Term quiz for our child. Little gift shop. Stairs upstairs are narrow, not good if mobility issues.
· via Google
Worth to be visited, not too expressive, as I expected. Lots of different marine fossils from the Jurassic period. There are also modern shells and skeletons on display. The museum has a small collection of dinosaur fossils on show (such as a large dinosaur coprolite, a Megalosaurus skeleton and a Chinese dinosaur
· via Google
Disappointed for the price. 3 rooms, lucky get 30mins walking around. Pletty of good information, but way to high admission price, shocking price for kids. Added price listed.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum is packed with interesting dinosaur facts, realistic models, and artifacts, and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Other reviews mention the size can be small and the prices can be overpriced.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 3.4 / 5 (815 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Dorchester