The age of dinosaurs
With over 1,000 square meters filled with genuine fossils, you can see some of the world's most extraordinary discoveries – from the unique Lokiceratops, of which there is only one, to the most intact long-necked Camarasaurus, and the largest horned dinosaur ever, Torosaurus. The museum connects the giants of the past with the wildlife that still lives just outside, offering an insight into evolution in a way that both fascinates and surprises.
The time before the dinosaurs
Imagine a time before dinosaurs even existed. The journey begins underwater, and at the museum, you move onto land just like the first animals did. During the Permian period, life began to take shape with creatures that evolved from the sea and adapted to extreme environments. The exhibition shows how these early animals set the stage for the world we know today.
Frequently asked questions about the museum
The Evolution Museum is in Knuthenborg to strengthen the connection between people and nature in both the past and the present. The museum combines learning, conservation, and entertainment by displaying genuine fossils of dinosaurs and animals from the Permian period. This makes the story of life's evolution relevant to today's biodiversity.
Through a multi-sensory experience, you can travel from the first life of the sea to the gigantic dinosaurs and see how it all connects with the animals living in the park today.
Yes, all skeletons are real. Each fossil has a bone map sign that shows how much of the skeleton is preserved.
The Evolution Museum is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm, but only during the park's opening hours.
No, the exhibition is included in the entrance ticket to Knuthenborg Safari Park.
Yes, the Permian building has a ramp at the back for wheelchair access, and the Dinosaur-era building can be reached via a short path through a wooded area.
Experience the real skeletons
Still curious?
Dig further and dive even deeper into our fascinating world of fossils. Read more about the incredible discoveries hidden in our collection, and learn about the scientists working to uncover the secrets of the past. Explore how the fossils reveal the history of Earth's evolution, from the giant dinosaurs to the smallest organisms.
Fancy seeing more dinosaurs?
As part of your journey, you can also visit the Dinosaur Forest – a wild exhibition with huge, moving dinosaurs that look completely alive. Here you get a sense of what it was like back when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, and what their world looked like. It's like stepping directly into the past and seeing the world through the eyes of the fossilized dinosaurs.