Dippy, the Natural History Museum's iconic Diplodocus cast, is going on a natural history adventure across the UK.
Dippy hopes you'll join him. There are incredible natural history collections and biodiversity to explore right on your doorstep.
Dippy will be visiting the following venues:
- Dorset County Museum, 10 February - 7 May 2018
- Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 26 May - 9 September 2018
- Ulster Museum, 28 September 2018 - 6 January 2019
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow, 22 January - 5 May 2019
- Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne, 18 May - 6 October 2019
- National Assembly for Wales, 19 October 2019 - 26 January 2020
- Number One Riverside, Rochdale, 10 February - 28 June 2020
- Norwich Cathedral, 11 July - 31 October 2020
Dippy in Dorset
Starting his adventure on the Jurassic Coast, Dippy will find out about what lived in the seas while he was walking on land in what's now the USA.
Museum dinosaur researcher Paul Barrett says:
'The Jurassic Coast is one the UK's best sites for understanding the world at the time of the dinosaurs.
'Dippy would have recognised many of the same kinds of plants and animals that were also present in Jurassic Dorset. Cousins of Dippy roamed all over the area leaving their fossilised bones and footprints behind.'
Go on a local natural history adventure
Explore southwest England with Dippy through a range of inspiring activities including arts and crafts, open-air events, and adventures in local nature.
Content for young natural history adventurers
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9 March 2018Fossil poo may not be a glamorous fossil find, but it can reveal a lot about prehistoric animals.
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30 January 2018The story of Dippy the Diplodocus stretches back more than 100 years. Take a look at some memorable moments in pictures.
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1 December 2017What were the largest dinosaurs in Britain 200-145 million years ago? And why were they so big?
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15 March 2016The humble pigeon is a distant relative of the mighty T. rex.
3D Dippy skull
Rotate, zoom in and explore the features of this popular dinosaur.
Things to do at home or school
Our activities, games and worksheets will help you continue your natural history adventure. All learning resources are aligned to curriculums across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Dinosaurs and birds
For ages 4-7. An introduction to Dippy, dinosaurs, and their similarities with birds, their closest living relatives.
Adventures with Dippy
For ages 7-11. Activities for each stop on Dippy's adventure, including challenges and outdoor games.
Become a citizen scientist
Big Seaweed Search
Help scientists monitor the effects of environmental change on Britain's sealife by exploring the seashore.
Fossil Explorer app
Uncover the ancient plant and animal fossils hidden beneath your feet with our free app. Available for iOS and Android devices.
Discover more about dinosaurs
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17 August 2017This dinosaur has a strange combination of body parts. Museum expert Prof Paul Barrett explains why.
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22 March 2017Dinosaurs have a new family tree. Find out how it has changed and what the new tree reveals about dinosaurs' origins and evolution.
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13 April 2017These popular dinosaur reconstructions from the 1960s are no longer scientifically accurate. Can you spot the errors?
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20 October 2016Find out how scientists and a palaeoartist created a life-size model of Psittacosaurus featuring real colour patterns, and what this revealed about the dinosaur's life.
Find out more about UK wildlife
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21 July 2017Join the team from BBC TV programme The British Garden: Life and Death on Your Lawn to uncover some of the hidden wildlife you could spot throughout the year.
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11 April 2016Filling your garden with insects will make your flowerbeds beautiful and support biodiversity. Ecologist Larissa Cooper explains how.
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9 May 2015Museum scientist and champion of earthworms Emma Sherlock shares her passion for these vital invertebrates.
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5 March 2015You don’t have to go to exotic locations to see weird and wonderful wildlife.
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8 January 2015Museum scientists travelled to the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, to collect fresh specimens to improve our collections.
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8 January 2015Spiders may seem scary, but most of them are just looking for love. Read some dating profiles of spiders searching for the perfect mate.
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11 June 2015Dr Mark Spencer explains why it's important to find out.
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17 March 2017For more than 300 years, Britain's wildlife has captivated scientists and artists alike.
