There seems to be a bigger emphasis on engaging children, which is what keeps bringing families back to Museum’s, so I understand why the Museum has gone down that path. This is especially evident with the interactive “dinosaur playground” outside where I’m sure just as many influencers pose for pics as children run in and out of the dinosaur statues.
 

Inside there are many serious displays and exhibits which covers the story of evolution through the use of the Museum’s collection of fossils and replicas. I did find the mix of real fossils and replicas slightly confusing to know what was real or fake, but for most visitors I suspect this would be of little consequence so it is likely just those looking closely who would be interested in the differences.

I didn’t realise that the Museum only dates to 1993, so when I visited as a child, we likely would have been there just a few years after this. The current owners assumed control in 2011 and I must admit that I thought this was a government Museum. Given most people assume that of where I work, I shouldn’t have had that pre-conceived idea but nonetheless I was surprised to learn it was, like mine, a privately funded and operated Museum.

I think many young kids (and big kids) would love this Museum so I look forward to returning with my nephew and other young dinosaur loving lil friends!