Age of the Dinosaur

Exhibition details

Featuring around 50 real specimens, realistic models, full-scale animatronics and stunning film footage, Age of the Dinosaur paints an evocative picture and tells a compelling scientific story of a vital period in Earth’s history.

As visitors enter the exhibition, they see the whole of history on a large-scale timeline from the Triassic period to the present day, before exploring Jurassic specimens that reveal the climate, biodiversity and geography of this era.

An atmospheric underwater area depicts ocean life from this period as animals, fish and ammonites swim past, and visitors see specimens from the deep close up.

Then there’s a watering hole during the Cretaceous period. Strange sounds fill the air and accurate recreations of trees, plants, animals and insects complete the sensory experience. Suddenly, there’s a dramatic stand-off between a Protoceratops and a Velociraptor. And what’s that roaring in the distance...?

In a special discovery area, visitors can turn detective and learn how our planet looked in the days of the dinosaurs. Here they can interact with exhibits, handle real specimens and experience the Natural History Museum’s impressive scientific resources.

A fitting end

In the final part of the exhibition, visitors learn about the extinction of dinosaurs, and travel forwards in time to the present day, before being asked to imagine what the world will be like in 65 million years. What kind of animals will roam the Earth then?

For more information about the exhibition, download the Age of the Dinosaur information pack (PDF).

And, because no exhibition visit is complete without a browse of the gift shop, we also offer a wide range of fantastic dinosaur merchandise at wholesale prices.

View the dinosaur merchandise catalogue

Specifications

To host this exhibition you will need: 

• an indoor display area of minimum 600m²
• 4.5m ceiling height in one area for assembly (depending
  on assembly equipment)
• environmentally controlled conditions (exact specification to be confirmed)
• minimum doorway access height of 2.4m and width of 1.8m
• storage facilities for transport cases
• single-phase electrical supply
• skilled support staff to assist with installation and dismantling, including a site manager and an electrician to sign off the exhibition 
• equipment for access, installation and exit including a forklift with driver and hoists

The venue’s responsibilities include:

• paying transport costs from previous venue in four 13.5m trailers
• translation of text and production of text panels and graphics
• translation of text for digital interactives and films
• ensuring the exhibition is staffed at all times
• audio-visual support (to be confirmed)
• additional exhibition lighting
• promotion and publicity
• insurance

Average installation/dismantling period: 15 days. 
Ideal hire period: at least 4 months.

Video

Watch a short video clip to get a flavour of this exhibition.