22 May 2026 - 3 January 2027, entry from 10:00-16:30 daily
Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep
Take a thrilling deep dive back in time into ancient waters with this monstrous exhibition.
Opens 22 May 2026.
Adult off-peak tickets from £15. See ticket prices and visit information.
Waterhouse Gallery, South Kensington. Download a map.
Meet the legends of Earth’s prehistoric oceans, from the pliosaur – a gigantic, gnarly toothed creature – to the ichthyosaur, a majestic and speedy, dolphin-like predator. Not to mention, the fiercest hunter to ever rule the waves, T. rex of the sea, the mighty mosasaur.
Packed with all the monsters you want to see as well as millions-of-years-old fossils, bite-sized science and gigantic fun, Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep is our latest exhibition.
Explore how marine reptiles rose to dominance and decide who really was the most ferocious of them all. Dare to touch a mosasaur tooth, feel a shark’s skin and come face-to-face with fearsome marine crocodiles. You’ll even get to touch fossil poo!
It’s the perfect blend of prehistoric monsters, memory-making moments and hands-on discovery from our expert palaeontologists.
Dive in, if you dare! Recommended for fearless underwater adventurers aged 8+.
Use code MONSTERBIRD for 10% off your tickets
But be quick, early birds are only on offer until Sunday 19 April and there are a limited number available.
*offer excludes Art Fund tickets
Free for members
Become a member to get unlimited free entry to Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep and discounted tickets for Our Story with David Attenborough. Our members also get exclusive viewing hours, talks from our scientists, family mornings and great discounts. Plus, you'll get to skip all the queues!
Family membership from £6 a month.
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Following the roaring success of our exhibition Titanosaur: Life as the Biggest Dinosaur, giant fans can meet more goliaths with our next exhibition Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep.
Meet the legends of Earth’s prehistoric oceans, from the pliosaur – a gigantic, gnarly toothed creature – to the ichthyosaur, a majestic and speedy, dolphin-like predator. Not to mention, the fiercest hunter to ever rule the waves, T. rex of the sea, the mighty mosasaur.
Packed with all the monsters you want to see, you won’t want to miss Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep! With millions-of-years-old fossils, bite-sized science and gigantic fun, it’s the latest in our long line of memorable family experiences.
Explore how marine reptiles rose to dominance and decide who really was the most ferocious of them all. Dare to touch a mosasaur tooth, feel what shark’s skin feels like and come face-to-face with fearsome marine crocodiles. You’ll even get to touch fossil poo!
It’s a perfect blend of prehistoric monsters, memory-making moments and hands-on discovery from our expert palaeontologists.
Dive in, if you dare! Recommended for fearless underwater adventurers aged 8+.
Use code MONSTERBIRD for 10% off your tickets
But be quick, early birds are only on offer until Sunday 19 April and there are a limited number available.
*offer excludes Art Fund tickets
Free for members
Become a member to get unlimited free entry to Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep and discounted tickets for Our Story with David Attenborough. Our members also get exclusive viewing hours, talks from our scientists, family mornings and great discounts. Plus, you'll get to skip all the queues!
Family membership from £6 a month.
Supported by
If you’ve never visited one of our exhibitions before, this is a brilliant place to start! Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep is a special, limited-time experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Meet the legends of Earth’s prehistoric oceans, from the pliosaur – a gigantic, gnarly toothed creature – to the ichthyosaur, a majestic and speedy, dolphin-like predator. Not to mention, the fiercest hunter to ever rule the waves, T. rex of the sea, the mighty mosasaur.
Packed with all the monsters you want to see, millions-of-years-old fossils and bite-sized science, Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep is a real one-off experience. It’s only here for a short time – once it’s gone, it’s gone!
Explore how marine reptiles rose to dominance and decide who really was the most ferocious of them all. Dare to touch a mosasaur tooth, feel what shark’s skin feels like and come face-to-face with fearsome marine crocodiles. You’ll even get to touch fossil poo!
With every Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep ticket bought, you’re not just treating yourself to a great day out, you’re helping us too! It means we can keep our permanent galleries open and free for all to visit and supports our scientists to continue their vital research into the natural world.
It’s a feel-good experience in every sense! A perfect blend of prehistoric monsters, memory-making moments and hands-on discovery from our expert palaeontologists.
Dive in, if you dare! Recommended for fearless underwater adventurers aged 8+.
Use code MONSTERBIRD for 10% off your tickets
But be quick, early birds are only on offer until Sunday 19 April and there are a limited number available.
*offer excludes Art Fund tickets
Free for members
Become a member to get unlimited free entry to Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep and discounted tickets for Our Story with David Attenborough. Our members also get exclusive viewing hours, talks from our scientists, family mornings and great discounts. Plus, you'll get to skip all the queues!
Family membership from £6 a month.
Supported by
Ticket prices
Peak ticket prices
Weekends, school holidays and bank holidays.
Members: Free
Adult (18 years+): £17.50
Child (4–17 years): £8.75
Child (0–3 years): Free
Jobseeker: £14
Student: £14
Disabled adult (18 years+): £14
Disabled child (4-17 years): £7
Disabled child (0-3 years): Free
Disabled person companion: Free
Art Fund adult (16 years+): £8.75
Art Fund child (0-15 years): £4.35
Off-peak ticket prices
Monday to Friday, excluding school holidays and bank holidays.
Members: Free
Adult (18 years+): £15
Child (4–17 years): £7.50
Child (0–3 years): Free
Jobseeker: £12
Student: £12
Disabled adult (18 years+): £12
Disabled child (4-17 years): £6
Disabled child (0-3 years): Free
Disabled person companion: Free
Art Fund adult (16 years+): £7.50
Art Fund child (0-15 years): £3.75
School pupil: £4.00
School adult: Free
Accessibility and visiting information
Accessibility
We aim to provide the widest possible access to our exhibition Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep. This will include:
- a large print gallery guide (PDF)
- a visual guide
- audio recordings and transcript
- seating
- various touch objects including an ammonite fossil, a dinosaur claw and a fossil poo
- interactive touchscreen and tactile games
- relaxed exhibition viewings
For more information, visit Access at South Kensington.
Visitor information
Members, Patrons and Corporate Supporters don’t need to book and can visit the exhibition for free.
Tickets include Museum entry after you've visited the exhibition.
Make sure you book the correct date, as your ticket can't be refunded or exchanged.
Visitors tend to spend around 40 minutes to one hour in the exhibition.
We offer reciprocal free admission Monday to Friday to our temporary exhibitions for partner organisations as well as Museums Association and NMDC members. Admission is on a first come, first serve basis when spaces are available, so you may need to wait during busy times.
Relaxed Exhibition Viewing: Jurassic Oceans
Experience ancient waters away from busy daytime crowds at one of our relaxed exhibition viewings, designed specifically for disabled and neurodiverse visitors.
10:00–11:00, first Wednesday and Saturday of every month
Dive deeper
We have even more to explore! Visit our free, permanent Fossil Marine Reptiles gallery to learn more about the creatures hunting the seas during the Jurassic period. Or, learn from our scientists about their cutting-edge research in one of our awesome events!
Fossil Marine Reptiles
Find out what was going on in the oceans while dinosaurs dominated the land in our free Fossil Marine Reptiles gallery.
Jurassic Oceans events
From relaxed viewing hours and talks with our scientists, to our famous sleeovers, our events have something for everyone.
Explore before your visit
Books for all ages, toys and accessories, inspired by the fearsome monsters of the deep.
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