Celebrate all things prehistoric and poopy by making your own dinosaur gloop then try our trail and dig up some 'dino' bones
Back by popular demand!
Celebrate all things prehistoric and poopy by making a pot of your own dinosaur slime or poo at Lancaster's oldest town house. Bring your little monsters to try our dino trail around the garden and be a real palaeontologist digging up some 'dino' bones.
£2 per child. Adults accompanying children to the activity only are free but if visiting the rest of the museum, normal admission charges apply; £5 for adults, under 18 years free. No booking required.
Family friendly.
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Visitor information
Address
Church Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YS
01524 581241
Opening times
The museum is open 11am - 4pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the season. The season is Thursday 3rd April - Sunday 16 November 2025. The building is also open for our Dark History tours throughout the winter and for pre-booked school visits and pre-booked private tours.
To enquire about booking a private tour please email judgeslodgings@lancashire.gov.uk or see our What's On page for event details.
Exclusions and safety measures
Art Pass holders free entry applies to Museum only. Events may still be charged.
Refurbishments
The Judges' Lodgings now has a new Welcome Gallery to highlight the key stories of the house including the arrival of the Judges and the Lancashire Witch Trials.
