Dino Discovery Day
Get ready for a roar-some family day out as dinosaurs take over the National Coal Mining Museum!
Join us for an exciting Dino Discovery Day, featuring live dinosaur shows, walkabout dinosaurs and hands-on activities throughout the day. Perfect for dinosaur fans of all ages, this outdoor, festival-style event offers plenty to see and do at your own pace.
What to expect on the day
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Four live dinosaur shows across the day, featuring:
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A full-size T-Rex
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Two baby dinosaurs
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An over-the-shoulder dinosaur experience
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Dinosaur walkabouts taking place between shows
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Minibeast scavenger hunts around the museum site
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A free dinosaur craft activity in our Makers’ Shed
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A film screening of The Good Dinosaur - a relaxed family-friendly screening during the day
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Lots of dinosaur goodies to purchase from our shop and on-site retailers
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Time to explore the museum site and outdoor areas
Important ticket information
Please note: all entry to the museum is ticketed on this date.
This includes access to the Dino Discovery Day activities, live shows, walkabouts and museum grounds.
Visitors will be given a wristband on entry, which must be worn at all times to access the event and museum site throughout the day.
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Early bird tickets: £13 per car (limited availability, advance booking recommended)
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Standard tickets: £15 per car
Advance booking is recommended to secure the best price.
Ticket options
Get ready for a roar-some family day out as dinosaurs take over the National Coal Mining Museum!
Join us for an exciting Dino Discovery Day, featuring live dinosaur shows, walkabout dinosaurs and hands-on activities throughout the day. Perfect for dinosaur fans of all ages, this outdoor, festival-style event offers plenty to see and do at your own pace.
What to expect on the day
-
Four live dinosaur shows across the day, featuring:
-
A full-size T-Rex
-
Two baby dinosaurs
-
An over-the-shoulder dinosaur experience
-
-
Dinosaur walkabouts taking place between shows
-
Minibeast scavenger hunts around the museum site
-
A free dinosaur craft activity in our Makers’ Shed
-
A film screening of The Good Dinosaur - a relaxed family-friendly screening during the day
-
Lots of dinosaur goodies to purchase from our shop and on-site retailers
-
Time to explore the museum site and outdoor areas
Important ticket information
Please note: all entry to the museum is ticketed on this date.
This includes access to the Dino Discovery Day activities, live shows, walkabouts and museum grounds.
Visitors will be given a wristband on entry, which must be worn at all times to access the event and museum site throughout the day.
-
Early bird tickets: £13 per car (limited availability, advance booking recommended)
-
Standard tickets: £15 per car
Advance booking is recommended to secure the best price.