Summer 2026 is set to be a roarsome one at World Museum, as dinosaurs prepare to take over on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout summer.
A packed programme of interactive fun, hands-on crafts and dino magic will see a whole host of activities for visitors to enjoy. Expect to meet life-like dinosaur puppets of all shapes and sizes every Wednesday and Thursday as these prehistoric creatures roam through the museum. Visitors can gaze in awe as they come face to face with giant puppets as well as sweet baby dinos, enjoy dinosaur story telling sessions and even meet and greets.
From crafty workshops, sensory play for under 5’s and a chance to meet our museum experts as they delve into how life was for a whole host of wild creatures, World Museum will also be holding special events, including a relaxed, after-hours session for children and their families with neurodiverse conditions or additional needs.
Experience World Museum’s newly reopened Wild World: Dinosaurs and Natural History gallery on the fourth floor and come face to face with full-size replica
Some events will require pre-booking. You can explore the full programme and book here, or take a look at the full listings below:
Meet the Dinosaurs
Wednesdays and Thursdays in July and August, from Wednesday 22 July
Shows at 10am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm / Free
Across World Museum, come face-to-face with giant dinosaurs like Zuki the Stegosaurus and Salsa the Megalosaurus, enjoy fun shows, and meet sweet baby dinos, perfect for photos! Suitable for all ages.
Little Dinosaurs
Thursdays in July and August, from Thursday 23 July – 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm / £2 per child
Stomp along with your little explorers for sensory play, puzzles, crafting and a whole lot of dinosaur-themed fun.
Squish-a-Saurus Crafts
Thursdays in July and August, from Thursday 23 July – 10:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm / Free
Join the creative museum team us for some roarsome crafts.
Meet the Curator
Wednesdays in July and August, from Wednesday 22 July, 2 and 2.30pm / Free
Join World Museum’s experts in Clore Natural History Centre over the summer to learn about herbivorous dinosaurs, prehistoric insects, giant birds, folklore, and fossils. Book your tickets on the day at the ticket desk or from the website.
For the love of Dinosaurs with Splatter & Stick
Wednesday 12 August, 10-11.30am / £2 per child
Splatter and Stick offers an inclusive environment specifically tailored for SEND and neurodivergent children and their families with the aim to develop a child’s self confidence, natural exploration skills, hand eye co-ordination and manual dexterity through the exploration of arts and crafts with Sensory Play. The goal is to create a fun and creative environment that supports families with children who may need additional support. Tickets cost £2 per child and booking in advance via the website is essential. There are more details about Splatter and Stick on the website including support and wayfinding for your family.
After Hours: Relaxed Dino Dig
Thursday 13 August, 5:15 – 7pm / £2 per child
We know the World Museum is a great place to visit during those long summer holidays but for some families our busy galleries can be overwhelming – so we are opening our doors after hours. This event is especially for families with children aged 4+ who have members with an autism spectrum condition or other conditions which mean they prefer a more relaxed visit. For more information about support and wayfinding for this event please visit the website.
Junk-a-Saurus Crafts
Wednesdays in July and August, from Wednesday 22 July – 10:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30 – 3:30pm / Free, drop-in
Join the team every Wednesday this summer holiday for our roarsome crafts. Our creative museum team will be on hand to help you cut, stick and tape recycled materials together to craft your own wearable dino costume to take home.
Alongside our exciting events, visitors can build their own T-Rex head or explore the history of fossils with gifts and souvenirs on sale in World Museum’s shop, which has an exclusive range of dino items for the whole family. Shop during your visit or online any time.
Dino Takeover runs from 22 July – 27 August 2026 at World Museum. Be sure to follow World Museum on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes dino fun throughout summer.