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 Museum Cardiff, 19 October 2019 - 26 January 2020
- Number One Riverside, Rochdale, 10 February - 28 June 2020
- Norwich Cathedral, 11 July - 31 October 2020
Dippy in Birmingham
After Dorset, Dippy makes his way to Birmingham. He will be surprised to learn that not all dinosaurs died out 66 million years ago - the meat-eating theropods evolved into creatures you see every day: birds.
Alas, Dippy is a sauropod dinosaur and his kind did not survive.
Museum scientist Arkhat Abzhanov says:
'There are around 10,000 species of dinosaurs alive today. They are hugely successful and as different as night-hunting owls, speedy ostriches and diving ducks.
'While he's in Birmingham, Dippy will find out how the scary and scaly dinosaurs evolved into modern birds and the evidence for this change. He'll also explore the secrets of birds' success and what they can teach us about the extinct dinosaurs.'
Go on a local natural history adventure
Explore the West Midlands with Dippy through a range of inspiring activities including arts and crafts, open-air events, and adventures in local nature.
Dippy's Naturenauts
Become a naturenaut by exploring nature with Dippy.
Content for young natural history adventurers
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DINOSAURS15 March 2016The humble pigeon is a distant relative of the mighty T. rex.
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COLLECTIONS9 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.
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.
Buy Dippy on Tour souvenirs
Discover more about dinosaurs
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DINOSAURS17 August 2017This dinosaur has a strange combination of body parts. Museum expert Prof Paul Barrett explains why.
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DINOSAURS22 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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DINOSAURS13 April 2017These popular dinosaur reconstructions from the 1960s are no longer scientifically accurate. Can you spot the errors?
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DINOSAURS20 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.
