Natural History
Dinosaur Isle Museum
Known as Dinosaur Island, the Isle of Wight was home to around 15 dinosaur species. The Dinosaur Isle Museum, built in the shape of a giant pterodactyl, houses a large collection of dinosaur bones and other fossils found in the Island's sedimentary rocks. Dinosaur Isle website...
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Blackgang the Disappearing Village
Based on BBC Coast, discover the secrets of the British coastline and the amazing story of Blackgang-the disappearing village! Watch a film showing the Island's heritage and beauty. Learn about the world of timber, set in a water-powered sawmill and enjoy a walk through the millpond gardens. The Disappearing Village website...
Isle of Wight Natural History Centre
Opened in 1965 in a delightful 17th century Squire's cottage, the museum houses 40,000 sea-shells, precious and semi-precious stones, crystals, minerals and local fossils and dinosaur bones. There is also an animal room, aquarium and a set of crown jewels! Natural History Centre website...
Isle of Wight Planetarium
Enjoy a breathtaking experience as the Universe is recreated using computer controlled video and slide projectors. Plus, space-science displays, space art and computer simulations and an exhibition of the great Isle of Wight scientist & inventor Robert Hooke.
IoW Planetarium website...
