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Dinostar

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See a Tyrannosaurus rex skull
Touch Triceratops bones
Build a volcano in the interactive Sand Box
Browse genuine and replica fossils in the shop
Dinosaurs you can see, touch, hear and smell

Dinostar is a small, hands-on dinosaur museum in Hull's Fruit Market area, close to The Deep and Hull marina. Inside you can see a Tyrannosaurus rex skull, touch Triceratops bones and build a volcano in the interactive Sand Box, as dinosaurs roar around you. It's especially suited to families and younger children, with large-print information cards, level entry and free ground-floor access if you can't manage the stairs to the first-floor gallery. There's no need to book, and free on-street parking is available nearby, with additional car parks close by. Hull station is just 0.6 miles away, and with 18 bookable places to stay within five miles, it's an easy addition to a short break exploring Hull's waterfront attractions.

Practical details

Booking: No need to book
Parking: Free on-street parking with a three-hour limit, plus multi-storey car park
Dogs: Assistance dogs welcomed
Accessibility: Level entry, free ground-floor admission if unable to use stairs
Best for: Ideal for children of all ages

From the attraction's own website on 20 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.