5 September 2016—30 January 2017

Discover: Dinosaurs

Investigate different dinosaurs and fossils including Thecodontosaurus antiquus (the Bristol dinosaur).

210 million years ago Britain’s oldest dinosaur Thecodontosaurus antiquus walked where Bristol is now. Budding palaeontologists will be able to unearth more fascinating facts about dinosaurs and fossils in this hands-on session.

  • Suitable for: Year 1 – 6
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Group size: Up to 35 pupils – you can book more than one session

Pupils will handle and study fossil specimens and find out about different dinosaurs and how they lived. They will also learn about the work of dinosaur scientists and use skills of observation and scientific thinking.

We have two sessions available at 10.15-11.15am and 11.15am-12.15pm. Further sessions may be available in the afternoon, so please ask.

Planning on having a picnic as part of your visit? Free use of our lunch room is included in the cost of your session.

Learning enquiry form

Please complete this form to start the booking process.

Your name
Providing a range of dates will help us find a suitable workshop as they book up quickly
Available at M Shed and Bristol Museum & Art Gallery only. Complimentary use when booking a workshop. Charged at £1 per child for independent visits.

Additional information

Pupils will work in three groups. Each group will require support from at least one adult. Recommended ratio one adult for every six pupils.
It’s important that everyone washes their hands after this workshop.
We encourage taking lots of photos but please don’t use a flash or tripod.