Dinosaur Isle
Sandown, Isle of Wight · ★ 4.0 · 3,074 visitor reviews
Sandown, PO36 8QA
About
Dinosaur Isle brings the prehistoric past to life for families in Sandown on the Isle of Wight. This purpose-built indoor museum welcomes young children, older children, and teenagers to discover dinosaurs through fossil displays and interactive experiences.
The museum features on-site parking, toilets, baby changing facilities, and wheelchair accessible areas. The distinctive building, designed to resemble a pterosaur, houses impressive collections.
For families looking for dinosaur museums on the Isle of Wight or prehistoric attractions near Sandown, Dinosaur Isle delivers excellent educational entertainment. Children can see real fossils found on local beaches, encounter life-size dinosaur models, and learn about the Isle of Wight's remarkable dinosaur heritage. The island found more dinosaur species than anywhere else in Europe, making this South East museum truly special.
Good for: older children, teenagers, young children
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Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Toilets
- Baby Changing
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Common questions
What is Dinosaur Isle?
A purpose-built museum on the Isle of Wight bringing the prehistoric past to life with real fossils and life-size dinosaur models.
Is Dinosaur Isle suitable for young children?
Yes, the museum welcomes young children, older kids, and teenagers to discover dinosaurs through engaging displays.
Does Dinosaur Isle have facilities?
Yes, there is on-site parking, toilets, baby changing, and wheelchair accessible areas. Contactless payments accepted.
What can families see at Dinosaur Isle?
Real fossils found on local beaches, life-size dinosaur models, and interactive experiences in a pterosaur-shaped building!
What makes Dinosaur Isle special?
The Isle of Wight has found more dinosaur species than anywhere else in Europe - see incredible local discoveries in Sandown!
What families say
3074 reviews