Dippy at The Herbert in Coventry remains on display until February 2027

Dippy at The Herbert in Coventry will remain on display until 19 February 2027 after a one-year extension, and the replica diplodocus is made from 292 bones and measures 4.17 metres high.

Dippy the Dinosaur has been on display at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in Coventry since February 2023. The Natural History Museum agreed a one-year extension after the exhibit proved popular. The replica diplodocus is made from 292 bones and stands 4.17 metres high. The display had originally been scheduled to leave in February 2026. Key details: - Dippy moved into the Herbert in February 2023. - The Natural History Museum extended the visit; Dippy will remain until 19 February 2027. - The replica skeleton comprises 292 bones and measures 4.17 metres tall. - Day tickets cost £3 and children aged up to 15 enter free. - The Herbert is at Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP, about 35 minutes by car or train from Birmingham. - Over half term there is a free fossil display featuring items from the Herbert and Warwickshire Museum collections, including an ichthyosaur skull found in Harbury. Summary: The extension keeps Dippy on display at the Herbert through 19 February 2027, giving the city a longer period to view the replica. The museum is also presenting a free fossil display over half term that highlights marine fossils from the region.