Natural History Museum - Happy birthday Dippy!

 

Celebrate Dippy's birthday with us! Dippy is 116 years old today! The Museum's much-loved Diplodocus cast was unveiled in 1905 and quickly became a star, featuring in news reports and cartoons. He went on to appear on TV and to inspire the Disney film One of Our Dinosaurs is Missing. Find out about Dippy's story A trip down memory lane Dippy the dino-star Dippy shares some of his memorable moments from the Museum Archives, from arrival to getting ready to star in a UK-wide tour. Hear from Dippy   How to move a dinosaur? It is not an easy feat to move a 2 tonne, 26-metre-long dinosaur. Watch footage of Dippy's move into Hintze Hall in 1979. Watch the video Dippy on Tour Dippy is getting ready for the final stop of the tour and will be at Norwich Cathedral from 13 July to 30 October 2021. Explore the fascinating stories that Dippy has learned on his road trip around the UK. Find out more Get involved Dippy-inspired resources Whether you've seen Dippy or not, our free activities, games and worksheets will help children aged 4 to 11 to explore and learn fun facts about the natural world. Find out more   Become a Naturenaut! Are you ready for an adventure? Grab your phone or tablet to play Dippy's Naturenauts. Dippy and Fern the fox will guide your journey as you explore the plants and animals near you. Find out more Make your own Dippy skull Fancy displaying your own dinosaur skull at home? Well now you can - just cut and fold this paper model. Get started   What dinosaur are you? Gentle giant or fierce meat-eater: which dinosaur shared your habits? Answer these questions to find out. Take the quiz   Take Dippy home with you Browse our range of Dippy-inspired souvenirs to celebrate the iconic specimen's birthday and the tour. Start shopping