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Dinosaur Week

26 Oct 2024 - 02 Nov 2024

Half-term is Dinosaur Week at Museum & Art Swindon! Visit the Museum to find out about Swindon’s Jurassic sea monsters. Hold some real-life dinosaur bones and fossils from 155 million years ago, try a dinosaur trail, and even make your own model dinosaur to take home!

Museum & Art Swindon - Dinosaur Week

Event summary

26 Oct 2024 - 02 Nov 2024
Museum & Art Swindon
Free with some paid events
Book your ticket for 'Make a Pet Dinosaur'

Whats On?

Dinosaur Trails:

Throughout half-term week, pop in and try one of our free dinosaur trails and check out our dinosaur gallery. No need to book.

Meet the Dinosaurs:

On Tuesday 29th Oct, join the team at Museum & Art Swindon for Meet the Dinosaurs - a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hold REAL-LIFE dinosaur bones! Visitors will be able to see and hold fossils and bones buried in Swindon’s soils for over 155 million years. Drop-in, no need to book. There are two drop in sessions on the 29th, these are: 10.30am to12.15pm and 1pm to 3pm.

Make a Pet Dinosaur:

On Tuesday 29th Oct, you can also join us for a workshop and have a go at painting and assembling your own wooden dinosaur model to take home! Find out more about this session here.

 

 

FAQs

Dinosaur Week is suitable for ages 4+, with something for everyone, including adults! 

Please be aware that at busy times, we may have to manage the flow of people to activities. To be sure of securing a place for the Make a Pet Dinosaur craft activity, please book a timed ticket in advance via Eventbrite. It may also be possible to purchase a drop-in ticket on the day, but we cannot guarantee there will be places left.

We do our best to ensure everyone feels welcome. The Museum has full disabled access and toilet. Please visit our plan your visit page for access information.


There is no public parking at the Museum. Pay and Display parking can be found at Princes Street Car Park next to the Wyvern Theatre, SN1 2SD, or Spring Gardens Multi-storey Car Park, SN1 2BF. Both are a 5 minute walk away. For parking charges, please visit the Swindon Borough Council website.

Museum Admission - Free

Dinosaur Trail – Free

Meet the Dinosaurs – Free

Make a Pet Dinosaur - £4 for Child, free for accompanying adult.

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