Museums · South West England
Dinosaur Museum
In or near Charminster.
Dinosaur Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dinosaur Museum is a museum located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester is Britain's original dinosaur attraction, offering a unique and engaging experience for families and school groups. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits showcasing dinosaurs and their history, making it a fun day out for all ages.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dinosaur Museum is a museum located in South-East England, postcode DT1. It features a collection focused on prehistoric life, particularly dinosaurs, and offers educational exhibits on their history and significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7149, -2.4341
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- DT1 1EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1305 269880
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.thedinosaurmuseum.com
Sources
- osm: way/504215475 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dinosaur Museum?
- Dinosaur Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1EW), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is Dinosaur Museum?
- Dinosaur Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dinosaur Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is Charminster. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1EW.
- Is Dinosaur Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Dinosaur Museum is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dinosaur Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1EW.