Dawnosaurs Online is a set of free online activities aimed at children with neurodiverse conditions including autism and other sensory processing difficulties.
Enjoy fun, educational resources, including a special visit to Ranger Stu's zoo.
Take part in minibeast-themed activities you can do at home, including learning how to make a pitfall trap, colouring in different minibeasts like a bumblebee and luna moth, and reading a letter from scientist Adrian about the different types of woodlouse you may find.
Looking for Dawnosaurs at the Museum?
Enjoy an early morning visit to the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle of the general public.
See the next dates and book your free ticket.
Meet Ranger Stu
Say hello to Ranger Stu and meet some of the minibeasts from his zoo.
The video playback can be slowed down and captions can be turned on if needed. These actions can be found on the bottom right of the YouTube video.
Meet Ranger Stu and his animals
Letters from Adrian
Read or listen to a letter from scientist Adrian Rundle about all the different types of woodlouse.
Colouring pages
Have your coloured pencils, pens and crayons ready! Get creative with a range of minibeast drawings which are ready to download, print and colour.
Activities to try
The playback for the two videos below can be slowed down and captions can be turned on if needed. These actions can be found on the bottom right of the YouTube video.
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British wildlifeHow to make a pitfall trap to catch insects and other minibeasts
Want to find out what small creatures are crawling around your garden? Follow our steps to set up a simple pitfall trap.
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British wildlife
How to grow a cress caterpillar
Create a colourful caterpillar and grow your own food all in one activity.
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British wildlifeWhat insect are you?
Are you a dazzling dragonfly, lovely ladybird or some other industrious insect? Find out with this quiz.
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British wildlifeUK beetles: 17 of the most spectacular and beautiful
Discover some standout British beetles, including a particularly vibrant ladybird and a rare rainbow-coloured leaf beetle.
Explore the Museum online
Delve into the Museum from home with a virtual self-guided tour of the galleries.
Enjoy nature on your doorstep
Find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space.