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Schools Manchester Museum

KS1 Dinosaur Discovery workshops: 2026-2027

KS1 Dinosaur Discovery workshops: 2026-2027

£150.00 GBP
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Come and meet ‘April’ the Tenontosaurus and ‘Stan’ the T. rex!  

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:

November: There may be disruption in the Vivarium and we will be relocating our animals in preparation for the building work in December.

1st December 2026 until 30th April 2027: The Vivarium will be closed for refurbishment and during this period there will be no step free access to Nature’s Library. Please contact school.bookings@manchester.ac.uk to discuss alternative arrangements.


Based on our Dinosaurs and Fossils galleries, this 60 minute workshop will build on the Big Question: How do we learn about dinosaurs?   

Through playful and fun activities, pupils will:  

LOOK and touch real fossils through a ‘blanket dig’ 

CONNECT fossilised remains with their own experiences of modern feathers, eggs, footprints and more   

EXPLAIN what they think ‘their’ specimen is and how they know  

WONDER at all the questions its possible to ask about these fantastic fossils!  

 

What else is included in our booking? 

  • Pre- and post-visit activities including the option to attend a curator-led Livestream event 
  • A set timetable to explore different galleries for the rest of your trip 
  • Coat and lunch storage  
  • A reserved 30 minute lunch slot in our public Picnic Area   
  • Hazard and Risk Assessment documents 

Can this work for Reception or Nursery classes?

What else do I need to know? 

  • Workshops require a minimum of 4 supervising adults to be present at all times, excluding 1:1 support. The types of activities we are able to offer are likely to change if enough adults are not present.  
  • We are happy for your adult supervision to include parent helpers but please note they will be supervising and facilitating a group of up to 9 pupils for short activities. Full instructions will be given and the class stays together
  • We assume an arrival time of 9.45am with the workshop running until approx. 11am. 
  • The afternoon workshop runs from 12pm-1pm.
  • We can accommodate 2 classes a day, one class per workshop. 
  • You can visit us for a full or part-day – please let us know your preference when you book. (We recommend part-days only for children under 7.) 
  • Our minimum cancellation notice is usually 4 weeks.  

How do I book? 

  • Please click the ‘Book now’ button to check availability.  
  • If there is availability, please follow the instructions to complete the booking.  
  • If you wish to book multiple dates, please check the availability first for each selection and then add them separately to your basket before checking out.  
  • You may find these instructional videos helpful: How to check availability, How to Book a School Visit, & How to book multiple classes, but please get in touch via email (school.bookings@manchester.ac.uk) or phone on 07342 062 490 if you’re having trouble finding suitable dates.
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