On Saturday we were invited into Cardiff Museum for the opening launch of their new exhibition Dinosaur Babies. Excitement has been building in Cardiff for the last week with strange happenings over the city, huge dinosaur footprints, a broken statue, a big dinosaur poo, damaged shops...
However all was revealed on Saturday - there was just a big dinosaur wanting to protect it's babies and show everyone how dinosaur babies lived millions of years ago.
The exhibit was opened by Lizzy Daly and we were really impressed with what the exhibit had to offer. It is really designed with children in mind, there are lots of hands on elements and something for all ages. I learnt so much, as did my girls. The information was set out in a really great way so that it was easy to pick up.
The hands on elements really helped the children learn a lot while keeping it fun.
There were so many amazing models on display, it is truly fascinating to see how tiny the baby dinosaurs were when they first hatch. There are full size replica skeletons on display as well as a moving model which the children loved!
I didn't know that they had different shaped eggs. You can tell what sort of dinosaur eggs belonged to which dinosaur by their shape and texture.
There's something for all ages, even a fantastic soft pretend archeological dig site which Little Boy and Little Miss J absolutely loved.
The exhibition is open until November 5th 2017 and costs £7 for adults, £5 concessions, £3 children, £17/£13 for families. You can buy tickets online here or on the day at the museum.
Over May half term there are family workshops going on. They are running from 29 May-2 June 2017 at 11am, 1pm, 3pm.
I'd definitely recommend making the trip to see this exhibition. We had a wonderful time there. We made a little video of our morning there too...
A big thank you to The National Museum Cardiff for inviting us to see this exhibition and giving us entry free of charge for the purpose of this review.
Michelle twin mum says
This looks like it was s fabulously fun learning experience. Mich x
We Made This Life says
It was!
Jenny says
That sounds so much fun, my 5 year old is really into dinosaurs at the moment.
We Made This Life says
All children seem to love dinosaurs don't they!
Nayna Kanabar (@SIMPLYF00D) says
This sounds like a lovely exibition, and its the perfect way for kids to learn history in a hands on way.
We Made This Life says
Definitely!
beautyqueenuk (@beautyqueen_UK) says
This looks like it was a lot of fun, what a great way to learn history x
We Made This Life says
It was a really fun way for my kids to learn about baby dinosaurs, they loved it!
Lilinha Espindula says
WOW! Looks so fascinating. Little man loves dinosaurs so I am sure he would have so much fun there! 🙂
We Made This Life says
He would love it then!
Ashleigh Dougherty says
I love anything dinosaur related, so would love to attend this place. It's just a bit far away from me 🙁
We Made This Life says
Ah that's a shame, if you're near before it ends though do try to visit!
GoodnightTheSkye says
This looks adorable, and honestly something I'd still love to visit as a teenager!
We Made This Life says
It's great for all ages!