Dippy Returns: The nation's favourite dinosaur
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Now open until 2 January 2023
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Free display, tickets required.
Members, Patrons and Corporate Supporters do not need to book and will have priority access.
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Waterhouse Gallery, South Kensington, London.
Dippy, the nation's favourite dinosaur, is back for a short visit.
Dippy was the first Diplodocus (DIP-low-DOCK-us) to go on display anywhere in the world when it was gifted to the Museum in 1905. It quickly became a star, capturing hearts and imaginations.
Dippy then left the Museum in 2017 to complete a whirlwind tour of the UK.
Throughout the journey, Dippy witnessed the changing state of nature and how the UK's biodiversity is in sharp decline. Dippy's tour also gave us a much-needed reminder of the joy we can find in our local landscapes - from embracing the quiet of a woodland to noticing birdsong in a busy park.
Now you can experience Dippy's memories of nature throughout the UK and see how different communities are connecting with it.
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Accessibility
We aim to provide the widest possible access to Dippy Returns, including the availability of:
- a large print gallery guide (PDF 1.4MB)
- a tactile guide
- an audio description with transcript
- seating
For more information about accessing the Museum, visit Access at South Kensington.
Members get priority access
Become a Member to see Dippy during exclusive viewing hours, hear talks from our palaeontologists and for access to other special events.
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Stories about Dippy
Discover the many stories of this specimen, from its early stardom to more recent adventures, and find out what other dinosaurs lived 155-145 million years ago during the Jurassic Period.
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