Dinosaur Discovery Day
Saturday 25 July 2026 | 10am - 4pm
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25 July 2026 10.00am – 4.00pm
Kick off the Summer holidays in style with some ROARsome fun at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum.
Image: Reel Master Productions | Dinosaur Experiences
Book Online* or Drop In | Included with admission
*If you would like to book online, please book an 'Admissions & Dippy' ticket for Saturday 25 July.
Open to all ages.
Kick off the Summer holidays in style with some ROARsome fun at the Herbert Art Gallery.
Please note that photography will be taking place at this event.
If you would not like to be featured, please speak to a member of staff.
Event Programme:
Dinosaur Experiences are back! | 10am - 4pm | Covered Court
They will be making appearances throughout the day, at various intervals, that will provide entertainment for the whole family!
Explore our NEW Summer exhibitions | 10am - 4pm
Unearth the Palaeoverse, Curious Creatures: Stones and Bones and Beneath the Waves, our Early Years Exhibition.
Drop In Crafts | 10.30am - 3.30pm
Nature’s Wonders - step into a world of discovery with our natural history–inspired craft activities for curious minds of all ages.
Dino Drop In Games Area | 10am - 4pm | Covered Court
Have a relaxing pit stop in our board game area - complete with dinsoaur themed games!
Fossil Object Handling | 10am - 4pm | Covered Court
Have you ever seen a dinosaur fossil up close? Our expert team will be on hand to show you through our dino fossil collection.