The largest dinosaur ever to be found is calling Singapore its home for the next few months! Here's a first look at the prehistoric adventure at Dinosaurs | Extinctions | Us at Science Centre Singapore, opening 11 October 2025
We can’t contain our excitement because the largest known dinosaur has arrived in Singapore! Find it and more at the Science Centre Singapore from 11 October 2025! This is definitely one of the best thing to do in Singapore with your dino-loving kiddos, on top of all the rawr-some places to visit to spot dinosaurs.
So, how big is the biggest dino ever found, you ask? It’s six metres tall and three badminton courts wide, and would have weighed around 70 tonnes (when it was alive) — roughly eight times the weight of a Tyrannosaurus rex! And from 11 October 2025, you’ll get to take in the full glory of this behemoth at the Science Centre Singapore in the extraordinary DINOSAURS | EXTINCTIONS | US exhibition. Alongside 12 other Dinosaurs of Patagonia, you’ll step back 100 million years in time to discover all about these prehistoric creatures. Then, meet “Scotty”, the largest T-rex ever found before witnessing the planet’s catastrophic moments at Gondwana Studios’ Six Extinctions. Bringing the exploration closer to home, Singapore’s Extinction Story spotlights locally extinct species that were once found in our backyard.
We have the Science Centre Singapore and the NUS Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum to thank for bringing this first-of-its-kind exhibition to our shores. Catch a sneak peek of the dinosaurs on our Instagram!
Where: DINOSAURS | EXTINCTIONS | US, Science Centre Singapore, Annexe Halls, 15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081
When: From 11 October 2025
Price: From $25.90 for child and senior, from $29.90 for adults (includes Science Centre Admission for citizens and permanent residents)
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Fun facts about the largest dinosaur ever found, now at Science Centre Singapore
The largest dinosaur ever found is named Patagotitan mayorum. It’s a type of sauropod – think long necks, long tails with pillar-like legs, kind of like Littlefoot from The Land Before Time. They are herbivores that chomped on vegetation on the branches. In 2010, a farmer in Patagonia, Argentina noticed a massive bone sticking out from the ground while walking his dog. Scientists were notified and excavation works began in 2012.
Over the course of three years, paleontologists unearthed more than 200 fossils, including 130 sauropod bones in that area. They believed at least six dinosaurs were buried there during ancient floods! Scientists named it Patagotitan Mayorum — after Patagonia, where it was first discovered and in honour of the Mayo family, who owned the ranch where the fossils were unearthed.
Are we seeing the real fossils?
Although we’ll see more than 30 original fossil pieces, including a 2.38 metre long femur on display, the skeleton that we see is a 3D cast made from resin, fibreglass, foam and metal, painted to look like the original. And it is for good reasons. The original bones are far too heavy to ship over, we’re talking 650kg for just one femur! Can you imagine the weight of the entire creature?! Well, it is estimated to be a whopping 57 tonnes! That’s like shipping 10 or more African elephants! While the cast comes up to a mere 2.5 tonnes. Plus, the bones are way too fragile and precious to pierce through or build up. Remember, they’ve been around for a 100 million years, and we’d want to conserve them for many more years to come!
How were the dinosaur bones shipped to Singapore?
This prehistoric giant arrived from Argentina in two shipping containers. When the bones arrived, they had to be pieced back together, part by part like a “Big Lego!” Taking the flat pieces and assembling it to look like a dinosaur in motion is no easy feat. Metal structures and pieces were needed to hold the bones in place; it took five workers and three technicians, three whole days to complete the entire assembly! As we admire the original fossils on display, let’s also take time to appreciate the time and efforts needed to recreate this big guy in action.
FAQ about Dinosaurs | Extinctions | Us at Science Centre Singapore
1. What age is this exhibition suitable for?
It is recommended for children age five and above.
2. How long does it take to explore the exhibition?
The experience spans 3,000 square metres and it can take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes, or even more for curious minds.
3. Can I take pictures of the dinosaurs and fossils?
Yes, you can take pictures and videos for personal use, but do it without flash, please. Also, tripod stands are prohibited too.
4. Can I touch the fossils?
The experience includes exhibits that you and your kids can get up close with, and some you can even touch. What’s more, they are displayed in the open, without any boundary lines surrounding it. Although they are mostly recreated to look and feel just like the real ones, we still get a kick from knowing how fossils feel like! Finally, we recommend taking a close look at the intricate details as well, it’s amazing!
5. How do I get to the Science Centre Singapore?
By public transport: The nearest MRT station is Jurong East Station. From there, take bus 66 or 335, or take walk approximately eight minutes to the Science Centre Singapore.
By Car: Outdoor parking is available at the Science Centre Singapore, with EV charging at lots number 131 and 132. More information on parking charges here.
What to see and do at Dinosaurs | Extinctions | Us at Science Centre Singapore
1. Meet the Dinosaurs of Patagonia, including the largest one of them all
Curated by one of Argentina’s main scientific museum, Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio (MEF), you’ll meet with 13 extraordinary dinosaur species, including the breathtaking full-scale cast of the Patagotitan Mayorum. Standing at six metres tall and 40 metres wide, we held our breaths as we stood under it, imagining life with these giants 100 million years ago. What’s more, it is not just the largest dinosaur to be found, it is also has the most complete set of bones found.
Just beneath it, you’ll find three original fossils that have made it to Singapore. At first glance, they look a little reddish (due to sediment they were found in) and do not resemble what we imagine bones to be, but they ARE the original fossils!
2. Meet “Scotty” the T-rex at Six Extinctions by Gondwana Studios
Did you know that Earth has already been through five mass extinction events? In this dramatic showcase by Gondwana Studios, you’ll journey through nature’s upheavals, explore the five mass extinctions, and meet “Scotty”, the largest T-rex ever to be found. Surprisingly, among all the other animals that have been affected, there is a penguin species named, Pinguinus Impennis. But the story doesn’t end there. It challenges us to reflect on the sixth mass extinction, that’s unfolding right before our eyes.
3. Learn all about Singapore’s extinct species
Closer to home, the NUS Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum brings poignant reminder of Singapore’s own biodiversity. Or rather, the loss of it. It features locally extinct species like the cream-coloured giant squirrel (Ratufa affinis affinis), the rufous-collared kingfisher (Actenoides concretus), and even a tiny, fluffy bat known as the Christmas Island Pipistrelle. Interestingly, the cream-coloured giant squirrels were kept as pets in the past (no regulations at that time and they do look cute) but they were also hunted for human consumption! This, and the change in natural environments probably led to its extinction in Singapore.
The good news is with the tools, resources, and methods that have been established, we are now able to predict potential extinction and conserve areas to preserve our local biodiversity. Don’t leave without watching a poignant short film about our natural heritage, there are soft bean bags to sink into. Great place to take a short break too!
4. Fun dino-themed activities for kids
Besides walking with these great creatures that have roamed the earth, collect stamps, look through microscope, or let them try their hands at excavating fossils! There’s a digital version where you sweep sand with a brush and a sand pit, at the end of the experience, to uncover fossils for prizes! There’s also a digital colouring corner that we love, kids can paint a dinosaur and send it straight into the digital forest on the wall. The screen is also interactive!
The sand pit is a paid experience ($5 per person) and you’ll need socks to enter. Dig and find dino parts, piece them together for a prize. Choose a dino plushie or get a turn at the dinosaur egg gachapon for stickers, keychains, and more. A note of caution for parents here, the prize chute is very deep — our Editor had to put her entire arm in it to reach for the prize. So, you’ll have to do the honours here.
5. Plenty of photo ops
With all these prehistoric creatures, every turn is a photo op. But there are two to look out for just before you enter. Stand next to a dinosaur’s femur and measure up to see just how tall it is! And don’t miss the photo booth ($10) to leave with some cute memories with the family.
Bonus! Once you’ve completed this experience, pop over to Omni Theatre to watch a screening of Amazing Dino World 2, where you’ll meet more dinosaurs as you venture into the previously unknown worlds.
There you have it, now you are ready to go dino-spotting! Which dinosaur are you most excited to meet?
