Big Sara
Meet a Jurassic Giant
Big Sara has landed at The Etches Collection - CHECK HERE FOR VIEWING TIMES & Information
Education
Hands on Learning
We offer an incredible learning opportunies exploring the jurassic coast, our giant sea monster and more!
Big Jurassic Birthday Bash
10th Birthday Celebration
Save the date for our biggest event of 2026. Look forward to a fun filled day of Jurassic themed activities!
Fossil Competition 2026
Enter now
This years children’s fossil competition is now open. Go get collecting, discovering and learning.
A unique, modern museum of amazing fossils - the marine life of Jurassic Dorset. Learn about Life and Death in the Kimmeridgian Seas 157 million years ago during the age of the Dinosaurs….
Big Sara Viewing Times
Mon 25th May: 10am - 5pm
Tues 26th May: 10am - 5pm
Wed 27th May: 10am - 5pm
Thurs 28th May: 10am - 5pm
Fri 29th May: 10am - 5pm
Sat 30th May: 10am - 5pm
Sun 31st May: 10am - 5pm
Mon 1st May: 10am - 5pm
Tues 2nd May: 10am - 5pm
Wed 3rd May: No Viewing
Thurs 4th May: 2:30pm - 5pm
Fri 5th May: 10am - 5pm
Sat 6th May: 10am - 5pm
Sun 7th May: 10am - 5pm
Come on in...
We're open 10am - 5pm
Monday - Sunday (including all bank holidays other than Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day)
Check our BIG SARA page here on the website for viewing times
The Etches Collection
Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
Kimmeridge, Dorset
BH20 5PE
info@theetchescollection.org
01929 270000
Museum Ticket Prices
Adults £9.50
Children (5 – 16 years) £4.75
Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £23.75
Family ticket (1 Adult + 3 children) £ 19.00
Children under 5 years – free
** NO NEED TO PRE-BOOK!! **
Pay once and return free for a whole year!
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What’s on
Rescue the Sea Rex - Your chance to become a part of palaeontological history.
We are raising money to carry out the very important and challenging work of phase two of the excavation. We are looking for support to help with both the financial and logistical elements of the work to rescue the remaining body of the Pliosaur.
This button takes you through to our just giving page.
Total raised so far: £116,794
“Awarded Trip Advisor 2018 & 2019 Certificate of Excellence”
“My class had an amazing time on our recent trip to see The Etches Collection! It's had a very positive impact on their coursework and has inspired a number of our GCSE students to take Geology A-Level.”
