Explore Yorkshire's only dinosaur museum with interactive exhibits including touchable fossils, a T-rex skull, and a volcano-building sandbox.

Dinostar is Hull's premier interactive dinosaur museum, showcasing an impressive collection of genuine and replica fossils that visitors can see, touch, hear and even smell. Located in the Fruit Market area near The Deep and Hull marina, this unique attraction brings prehistoric creatures to life for families and school groups alike. Key highlights include a Tyrannosaurus rex skull, Triceratops bones available to touch, and an interactive Sand Box where children can build their own volcano. The museum features well-lit galleries with large, clear information cards, making it accessible and engaging for visitors of all ages. A dedicated fossil and dinosaur toy shop offers guests the opportunity to take home genuine and replica fossils at reasonable prices. Dinostar welcomes families every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm with no booking required. The venue is fully accessible with level entry, no steps in the ground floor galleries, and assistance dogs are welcomed. The museum also offers school visits (accommodating groups up to 60), interactive dinosaur workshops delivered both in-venue and virtually, and participates in science festivals nationwide. With over 20 years of experience, Dinostar provides an educational and entertaining experience ideal for children of all ages.

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What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Maxine Taylor

5 months ago

Lovely little place to visit. Friendly and welcoming staff and some great play activities on the first floor

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Steve Hughes

6 months ago

Really good now its been updated. Really full of great models, and lots of activities for toddlers upwards

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Stephen Lee

2 years ago

Fun little museum, great for young kids. Quite educational and lots of interactive exhibits. It's only small and doesn't take long to look round but we still really enjoyed it.

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Alyson Fahy

2 years ago

Lovely little museum with plenty of hands on activities for kids. Set on 2 floors with a little inexpensive gift shop. Worth the entrance fee of Adults £3 children £1.50.

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Mark Munday

3 years ago

Disappointed when I arrived we had to pay £3 adults,£1.50 kids entry after reading it was free entry.Decent enough place for kids upto 10 years old I would say. Myself and kids who are 6 and 11 stayed for just over and hour which was more than enough time.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026