Workshop: The Wonderful World of Dinosaurs

National Museum Cardiff
Photo of a young child holding a fossil claw and snarling like a dinosaur
Photo of a group of school children looking at a selection of fossils
A child's drawing of a carnivore dinosaur

Ever wondered what a palaeontologist does? In this investigative workshop you’ll find out.  You’ll encounter real life scientists from Wales and beyond and explore the diverse skills and backgrounds that paleontologists have.

Using real fossils from the Museum collections you’ll travel back in time. You’ll explore relationships between dinosaurs, other plants and animals and their habitats. You’ll then use this fossil evidence to reconstruct ‘Dinosaur Park’ - a world from the time of the dinosaurs. 

Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Led by Museum staff - £40 for up to 15 pupils, £60 for up to 35. Free for some schools (see booking information).

Curriculum

Science and Technology

  • Being curious and searching for answers is essential to understanding and predicting phenomena.
  • The world around us is full of living things which depend on each other for survival. 

Humanities

  • Enquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future. 

Languages, Literacy and Communication

  • Expressing ourselves through languages is key to communication. 

Expressive Arts

  • Creating combines skills and knowledge, drawing on the senses, inspiration and imagination.