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The Great Dinosaur Escape

Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone (although some dinos may frighten little ones)
Open until Sunday 27 September 2026

Experience the biggest collection of moving dinosaurs in the North, for a limited time only.

Become a Dino Ranger and wander among colossal animatronic dinosaurs, including a few cheeky ones that have escaped around the centre – walk around with your trail and use dino facts to help crack the code. 

There are 25 dinos spread across the centre, some tower at four metres tall; some have just hatched, some soar overhead, and some are tucked in their nests plotting mischief.  

These roar-some animatronics are making their UK debut at Life, and with everything included in your science centre ticket – it’s much more than your average dinosaur exhibition! 

Little girl screaming next to dinosaur in egg in front of Gateshead's The Angel of the North

Experience the highlights

Meet a three‑tonne T‑Rex, a baby Stegosaurus and many more prehistoric beasts.

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Follow the trail around the centre and hunt down the dinosaur escapees!

Discover how fossils help us learn about life in the prehistoric times

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Find out what a real dinosaur might have sounded like in The Dino Show

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Investigate the features created by asteroid impacts in our Experiment Zone (7+)

Other exhibits or activities you may enjoy

Young visitor enjoying Life Science Centre's trap door exhibit.
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Brain Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
Girl Stood Underneath Astronaut Model With Her Face Projected Onto The Screen.
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Space Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 1 hour
Test your strength and lift yourself up to see the science centre from a different viewpoint on our pulley chairs.
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Wow Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
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Making their UK debut