Dinosaurland Fossil Museum

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The Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is a unique independent museum situated in the historic town of Lyme Regis on the Jurassic coast. Run by esteemed palaeontologist Steve Davies, it showcases over 30 000 carefully curated specimens, ranging from tiny microfossils to gigantic ichthyosaurs and legendary plesiosaurs. Visitors can explore a variety of dedicated galleries: the expansive Fossil Collection displays the local Jurassic marine fauna; the Time Gallery guides you through Earth’s 4.6‑billion‑year history with dramatic fossil scenes; the Natural History Room presents modern shells, skeletons and taxidermy, linking the past to the present; and the Specialist Collections house mineral displays, Devon coral marble and the intriguing Map Room that explains why Lyme Regis is a hotspot for fossil hunting. A special highlight of the museum is its connection to the pioneering fossil hunter Mary Anning – the building was her former chaplaincy church, and the museum features her famous discoveries. Whether you’re a science buff, a history enthusiast, a family with curious kids or simply curious about the world’s prehistoric past, Dinosaurland offers an engaging, hands‑on journey through time.”,