Dinosaur Isle

Dinosaur Isle is a family-friendly museum in Sandown on the Isle of Wight. It is a purpose-built dinosaur attraction in a building shaped like a Pterosaur flying across the sky.

What is there to do at Dinosaur Isle?

The collection currently consists of around 30,000 geological specimens including many fossils. They reflect the Island’s history ranging from the Early Cretaceous period. The collection contains partial and near-complete dinosaur skeletons, rock and mineral specimens and more. There are around 1000 of their best fossils on display in an exhibition gallery.

In the large dinosaur gallery, there are exciting displays with fossils, skeletal reconstructions, life-size fleshed dinosaur re-constructions and two animatronic dinosaurs. It is an all-year-round facility and the displays use clever lighting, artwork, sound and smells. There is also a working laboratory on view. The museum also offers fossil walks for an additional cost.

Further Information

Is there food and drink available?

Chilled soft drinks and confectionary are available in the Dinosaur Isle shop. There is a picnic area in front of the museum.

What are the main things to do?

A museum dedicated to dinosaurs, with fossils, life-size models and more. There are toilets and light refreshments.

What are the ticket prices?

An adult ticket costs £6, children 3-15 £5, under 2’s are free. Other pricing options including family tickets are available.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.

Is there parking?

Behind the museum is a tarmac surfaced car-park with 16 car spaces and 3 designated disabled bays. Parking charges operate from 1st April to 31st October (including bank holidays), 7 days a week, from 10 am to 6 pm.

When are they open?

Opening times and dates vary throughout the year. For up-to-date opening times please visit their website.

Dog friendly?

Only assistance dogs are permitted in the museum.

Are they accessible?

All Areas are Accessible to Disabled Visitors.