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Dippy, the Natural History Museum's iconic Diplodocus cast, is 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 has one venue remaining on the tour:
- Norwich Cathedral - 13 July to 30 October 2021. Exhibition open Monday to Saturday (closed on Sundays).
Dippy's already visited: Dorset County Museum, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Ulster Museum, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow, Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne, National Museum Cardiff, Number One Riverside, Rochdale.
Dippy in Norwich
You can see Dippy at Norwich Cathedral, from 13 July - 30 October 2021. The exhibition is open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays.
Dippy’s home in Norwich is a busy working cathedral and this means that on some days the Dippy exhibition may have different opening times to normal.
Ahead of your visit, be sure to check the latest opening times on the Cathedral website.
There are a variety of family-friendly activities happening around the region while Dippy is in Norwich. Click the link below to find out more.
Resources for teachers
We have a range of free learning resources for teachers and home educators, helping 4-11 year-olds explore the natural world both now and in the time of the dinosaurs.
All resources are aligned to curricula across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and can be adapted to fit into your lesson plans.
Find out more about Dippy
Dippy the dino-star
The story of Dippy, the Museum's much-loved Diplodocus cast, stretches back more than 100 years. Take a look at some memorable moments in pictures.
Nine-month makeover for Dippy the Diplodocus
How Dippy was prepared for his three-year UK tour.
3D Dippy skull
Rotate, zoom in and explore the features of this popular dinosaur.
Stories that Dippy discovered on tour
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What is a coprolite?
Fossil poo may not be a glamorous fossil find, but it can reveal a lot about prehistoric animals.
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British wildlife
Lugworm poos and the secrets they hold
Have you ever noticed the small mounds of sand on a beach at low tide? These are lugworm poos, and they hold a secret.
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British wildlife
There's more to birdsong than meets the ears
Would a pigeon in London sound the same as a pigeon in Birmingham?
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British wildlife
How water voles left their riverside homes for Glasgow grasslands
Water voles in Glasgow have left the riverbank behind in search of new homes.
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British wildlife
Bringing back the carnivorous great sundew and other rare plants
How people power is saving plants from local extinction in North West England.
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Dinosaurs
Can you find dinosaurs in Ireland?
Why have so few dinosaur fossils been found in Ireland? It's all to do with the island's geological history.
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What on Earth?
How seals' whiskers help them hunt underwater
Seals have specially shaped whiskers whiskers that enable them to hunt effectively even in poor visual conditions.
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British wildlife
360° Scottish beaver trail
Join us on a 360° loch-side walk in Knapdale to look for signs of beavers and learn more about these ecosystem engineers.
Explore nature on your doorstep
Dippy's Naturenauts
Become a naturenaut by grabbing your phone or tablet and exploring nature with Dippy.
Get out and about
A range of activities to help you get involved with nature, whether you are at home, in the park or on the beach.
Identify nature
Found an animal, plant or fossil that you'd like to identify? Get help from our scientists, ID guides and apps.
Discover more about dinosaurs
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DinosaursWhat dinosaur are you?
Take our quiz to find out which dinosaur you're most like - could it be the terrifying T. rex or the placid Plateosaurus?
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Dinosaurs
Why are birds the only surviving dinosaurs?
Watch our animation to find out.
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DinosaursWhen did dinosaurs live?
Explore the age of the dinosaurs, from the time they first appeared to the mass extinction 66 million years ago.
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British wildlife
There's more to birdsong than meets the ears
Would a pigeon in London sound the same as a pigeon in Birmingham?
An audio description of Dippy the Diplodocus
Listen to or download the audio description produced to accompany Dippy on Tour.