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Meet dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals

Join a journey through Earth's more than 4.5 billion‑year‑long history. In the exhibition Fossils and Evolution you will see how animals and plants have developed and changed, and sometimes vanished forever.

You walk through different time periods and see how animals, plants, and environments have changed over Earth’s long history. Here you encounter dinosaurs, armored sharks, flying reptiles, and other prehistoric creatures.

Some of the things you can see and do with us

  • Discover many different dinosaurs
  • Feel an authentic dinosaur track from Skåne
  • See exciting environments from various time periods
  • Check out your relatives, the very first mammals
  • See how big you are compared to a T‑rex
Familj tittar på flera dinosaurier.

Enter the exhibition about small and giant prehistoric animals.

Flicka tittar på fossil i en monter.

Explore fossils from different time periods.

Barn och vuxna i vår barnhörna.

Visit the children's corner where you can place the prehistoric animals in their correct place in history.

Flicka tittar upp på en stor dinosaurie.

In the dinosaur exhibition you can meet Tyrannosaurus rex and other giants from the same time.

Questions and Answers

Is the exhibition suitable for children?

Yes, the exhibition is suitable for both children and adults who are curious about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Here you can see many models of prehistoric creatures, handle real fossils. Sneak up to the museum's most popular item: the sleeping Psittacosaurus dinosaur. In the children's corner you can place prehistoric animals in the correct spot in history, or perhaps just sit and read for a while.

Is there anything to do before or after the visit?

Yes, before and after your visit you can watch video clips with Dino-Doris, who ventures out and meets exciting friends from ancient times.

Can you purchase a ticket to Fossil and Evolution in advance?

Yes, the exhibition is included in your entry ticket which you can purchase here External link.. The exhibition is on display indefinitely.

Is the dinosaur exhibition accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, the entire exhibition is accessible for people with mobility impairments.

Are the skeletons in the exhibition real?

No, the large skeletons are copies of real fossils. However, we display over 300 genuine fossils in the exhibition.

Photo: Hendrik Zeitler

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