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'''Dinosaur Isle''' is a purpose-built [[dinosaur]] museum located on the [[Isle of Wight]] in southern [[England]].<ref name="Dinosaur Isle">{{cite web|url=http://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/site/things-to-do/dinosaur-isle-p143561|title=Things to do in South East England - Dinosaur Isle|publisher=www.visitsoutheastengland.com|accessdate=2008-12-15}}</ref> |
'''Dinosaur Isle''' is a purpose-built [[dinosaur]] museum located on the [[Isle of Wight]] in southern [[England]].<ref name="Dinosaur Isle">{{cite web|url=http://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/site/things-to-do/dinosaur-isle-p143561|title=Things to do in South East England - Dinosaur Isle|publisher=www.visitsoutheastengland.com|accessdate=2008-12-15}}</ref> |
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The [[museum]] was designed by Isle of Wight [[architects]] Rainey Petrie Johns in the shape of a giant [[pterosaur]].<ref name="building design">{{cite web|url=http://www.enjoyengland.com/Attraction/Sandown/Museum/135020/Dinosaur-Isle.htm|title=Enjoy England - Dinosaur Isle|publisher=www.enjoyengland.com|accessdate=2008-12-15}}</ref> It claims to be the first custom-built dinosaur museum in [[Europe]]. The [[pounds sterling|£]]2.7 million cost of the museum was provided by [[Isle of Wight Council]] and the [[National Lottery (United Kingdom)|National Lottery]] Millennium Commission.<ref name="About us">{{cite web|url=http://www.dinosaurisle.com/about_us.aspx|title=Dinosaur Isle official website - About Us|publisher=www.dinosaurisle.com|accessdate=2008-12-15}}</ref> Dinosaur Isle opened to visitors on 20 August 2001. |
The [[museum]] was designed by Isle of Wight [[architects]] Rainey Petrie Johns in the shape of a giant [[pterosaur]].<ref name="building design">{{cite web|url=http://www.enjoyengland.com/Attraction/Sandown/Museum/135020/Dinosaur-Isle.htm|title=Enjoy England - Dinosaur Isle|publisher=www.enjoyengland.com|accessdate=2008-12-15}}</ref> It claims to be the first custom-built dinosaur museum in [[Europe]]. The [[pounds sterling|£]]2.7 million cost of the museum was provided by [[Isle of Wight Council]] and the [[National Lottery (United Kingdom)|National Lottery]] Millennium Commission.<ref name="About us">{{cite web|url=http://www.dinosaurisle.com/about_us.aspx |title=Dinosaur Isle official website - About Us |publisher=www.dinosaurisle.com |accessdate=2008-12-15 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012140251/http://www.dinosaurisle.com:80/about_us.aspx |archivedate=12 October 2008 |df=dmy }}</ref> Dinosaur Isle opened to visitors on 20 August 2001. |
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The museum features numerous replica fossils and life-sized models of ''[[Iguanodon]]'', ''[[Polacanthus]]'', ''[[Eotyrannus]]'' and ''[[Neovenator]]'' - the last is animatronic.<ref name="building design"/> The [[Neovenator]] was discovered and named by the museum's curator [[Steve Hutt]]. Guests are given the opportunity to speak to experts and watch them at work. |
The museum features numerous replica fossils and life-sized models of ''[[Iguanodon]]'', ''[[Polacanthus]]'', ''[[Eotyrannus]]'' and ''[[Neovenator]]'' - the last is animatronic.<ref name="building design"/> The [[Neovenator]] was discovered and named by the museum's curator [[Steve Hutt]]. Guests are given the opportunity to speak to experts and watch them at work. |
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| Established | 2001 |
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| Location | Sandown, Isle of Wight |
| Curator | Steve Hutt |
| Website | Website |
Dinosaur Isle is a purpose-built dinosaur museum located on the Isle of Wight in southern England.[1]
The museum was designed by Isle of Wight architects Rainey Petrie Johns in the shape of a giant pterosaur.[2] It claims to be the first custom-built dinosaur museum in Europe. The £2.7 million cost of the museum was provided by Isle of Wight Council and the National Lottery Millennium Commission.[3] Dinosaur Isle opened to visitors on 20 August 2001.
The museum features numerous replica fossils and life-sized models of Iguanodon, Polacanthus, Eotyrannus and Neovenator - the last is animatronic.[2] The Neovenator was discovered and named by the museum's curator Steve Hutt. Guests are given the opportunity to speak to experts and watch them at work.
See also
References
- ^ "Things to do in South East England - Dinosaur Isle". www.visitsoutheastengland.com. Retrieved 15 December 2008.
- ^ a b "Enjoy England - Dinosaur Isle". www.enjoyengland.com. Retrieved 15 December 2008.
- ^ "Dinosaur Isle official website - About Us". www.dinosaurisle.com. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
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