Summer 2026 is set to be a roarsome one at World Museum, as dinosaurs prepare to take over on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout July and August.

A packed programme of interactive fun, hands-on crafts and dino magic will see a whole host of activities for visitors to enjoy.

Life-like dinosaur puppets of various sizes will appear in the museum on Wednesdays and Thursdays, moving through the galleries as part of the programme. Visitors will be able to see larger puppets alongside smaller baby dinosaurs, with additional activities including storytelling sessions and opportunities to meet the puppets.

Alongside this, the museum will offer craft workshops, sensory play sessions for under-5s, and events led by museum experts exploring prehistoric life and other wildlife. A relaxed after-hours session will also take place for children and families with neurodiverse conditions or additional needs.

The programme also features the newly reopened Wild World: Dinosaurs and Natural History gallery on the fourth floor, which includes full-size replica dinosaur skeletons such as Allosaurus and Neovenator, alongside displays exploring Liverpool’s ancient mudflats and animals from polar and forest environments.

Meet the Dinosaurs

Wednesdays and Thursdays in July and August, from Wednesday 22 July; Shows at 10am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm; Free

Come face to face with giant dinosaurs including Zuki the Stegosaurus and Salsa the Megalosaurus, enjoy fun shows, and meet adorable baby dinos – perfect for photos! Suitable for all ages.

Little Dinosaurs

Thursdays in July and August, from Thursday 23 July – 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm; £1.75 per child

Stomp along with your little explorers for sensory play, puzzles, crafting and a whole lot of dinosaur-themed fun.

Squish-a-Saurus Crafts

Thursdays in July and August, from Thursday 23 July – 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm; Free

Join the creative museum team us for some roarsome crafts. Squash, chop and mould model magic into pre-historic creatures to take home.

Meet the Curator

Wednesdays in July and August, from Wednesday 22 July, 2 and 2.30pm; Free

World Museum experts will be based in the Clore Natural History Centre over the summer, sharing insights into herbivorous dinosaurs, prehistoric insects, giant birds, folklore and fossils.

For the love of Dinosaurs with Splatter & Stick

Wednesday 12 August, 10-11.30am; £1.75 per child

Splatter and Stick offers an inclusive environment specifically tailored for SEND and neurodivergent children and their families with the aim to develop a child’s self confidence, natural exploration skills, hand eye co-ordination and manual dexterity through the exploration of arts and crafts with Sensory Play.

After Hours: Relaxed Dino Dig

Thursday 13 August, 5:15-7pm; £1.75 per child

The World Museum is a great place to visit during the summer holidays, but busy galleries can be overwhelming for some families. To provide a more relaxed experience, the museum will be opening its doors after hours for families with children aged 4+ who have members with an autism spectrum condition or other conditions that make quieter visits preferable.

Junk-a-Saurus Crafts

Wednesdays in July and August, from Wednesday 22 July – 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30-3:30pm; Free, drop-in

Visitors can join the team every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays for roarsome crafts. The museum’s creative team will be on hand to help participants cut, stick and tape recycled materials together to create their own wearable dinosaur costume to take home.

Dino Takeover runs from 22 July – 27 August 2026 at World Museum. To view the full programme, visit liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

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