Planning an Isle of Wight break in November 2026? Add a dinosaur day in Sandown to your shortlist before choosing accommodation and ferry dates.
Start with Dinosaur Isle
Dinosaur Isle Museum holds approximately 40,000 specimens. The collection includes fossils and minerals, primarily from the Isle of Wight. These are collection holdings, rather than a count of exhibits on public display.
Read about the museum’s collections and specimens before your visit.
Choose your museum day first
The current published schedule lists Tuesday to Saturday opening, from 10am to 4pm, with last admission at 3pm. Sunday and Monday are closed. Check official tickets and times for your intended November date before booking travel.
Build your day around one main attraction. Leave time for lunch and your onward journey. An indoor museum visit gives your family an activity to plan around during an autumn break.
Plan travel and accommodation together
Compare ferry options for your full holiday dates. Vehicle bookings and foot passenger tickets have different conditions. Check your arrival port and onward transport before paying.
Browse accommodation and check your preferred dates at www.iowstays.co.uk. No property availability or accommodation price is quoted in this guide.
Information checked on 10 October 2026. The picture is an illustrative dinosaur scene.