Dinosaur Isle, Paleontology museum in Sandown, United Kingdom.
The museum building takes the form of a Pterosaur, with large glass windows overlooking Sandown Bay and the English Channel.
The institution opened in 2001 to protect and showcase the extensive collection of fossils discovered across the Isle of Wight over 125 million years.
Professional paleontologists assist visitors in identifying their personal fossil findings while explaining the geological history of the region.
The museum maintains regular hours from 10 AM to 4 PM in winter and until 5 PM during summer, with special rates for families and students.
The collection includes Comptonatus chasei, recognized as the most complete dinosaur specimen found in the United Kingdom during the past hundred years.
Location: Sandown
Inception: 2001
Official opening: 2001
Address: Culver Parade, Sandown PO36 8QA PO36 8QA PO36 8QA
Phone: +441983404344
Website: http://dinosaurisle.com
GPS coordinates: 50.65920,-1.14280
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:45
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