Kids can learn about dinosaurs and get up close to a fossilised Triceratops skullA new exhibition has opened at Manchester Museum just in time for October half term A new exhibition has opened at Manchester Museum just in time for October half term (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)

It might be hard to believe it but October half-term is upon us and that means keeping the kids occupied while they are off school for a week.

With Halloween at the end of the week there’s lots of spooky-themed activities and events taking place across Great Manchester, from scary ghost trains to creepy walking trails.

October is also a brilliant time to head outside on a family walk and explore some of the amazing landscapes we have right on our doorstep. Not to mention it’s a great opportunity to make the most of the stunning autumn colours.

But sometimes the weather doesn’t always play ball and outdoor activities come to the forefront.

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Luckily there are plenty of museums to visit and one of them has a brand new exhibition which has just launched in time for October half term.

Triceratops: Eat, Roam, Repeat will run until February 22, 2026Triceratops: Eat, Roam, Repeat will run until February 22, 2026(Image: Manchester Evening News)

Manchester Museum is offering kids the chance to get up close to an impressive fossilised Triceratops skull, as part of the ‘Triceratops: Eat, Roam, Repeat’ exhibition which opened over the weekend.

Visitors will be able to learn more about how this three-horned giant lived, what it ate and how it survived fights with predators such as the terrifying T. rex.

The exhibition is completely free to enter, and will run until February 22, 2026.

It invites visitors to step back in time and gives them a glimpse into the Cretaceous world that Triceratops once inhabited, evoking the sights, sounds and creatures of the time.

There are hands-on, interactive elements, such as a digital touch replica of the Triceratops skull that will allow visitors to feel its facial features.

Families will be able to take part in a fossil dig and learn about how palaeontologists piece together prehistoric history.

As well as the new exhibition, kids can see Stan the T-Rex, a longstanding resident at the museum. They can also marvel at the Vivarium, a collection of live amphibians and reptiles, including many critically endangered species.

The museum has its own onsite cafe serving up breakfast, lunch and snack options.

Manchester Museum, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL

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