By Isle of Wight Observer
Dinosaur Isle is celebrating its 25th anniversary, with a special community event offering admission for just £1 per person.
The Sandown museum will host its ‘Birthday Blast from the Past’ on Sunday (November 15), from 10am to 4pm, reviving its popular community days with activities, exhibitions, and talks for all ages.
Organisations from across the Island and beyond will come together to showcase the Island’s natural, historical, and cultural heritage.
Exhibitors include Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Dinosaur Expedition Centre, Southampton Mineral & Fossil Society, Wight Coast Fossils, South Wight Metal Detecting Club, University of Southampton, IW Bus & Coach Museum, IW Steam Railway, and the council’s Heritage Service.
Visitors can handle genuine dinosaur bones and fossils, meet museum experts, enjoy family-friendly art activities, and learn about the Island’s prehistoric past.
There will also be readings from the team behind the Dinosaur Roar! children’s books, alongside appearances by local children’s author, Debbie Webb. Refreshments will be available.
Museum curator, David Button, said: “Dinosaur Isle has inspired and educated generations of residents and visitors over the past 25 years, helping to showcase the Isle of Wight’s internationally important fossil heritage.
“With £1 admission, hands-on activities, expert talks, and attractions for all ages, we hope families from across the Island will come along and join us for what promises to be a memorable day.”