BBC Ballad of Big Al

In 1991, a 145 million-year old Allosaur skeleton was discovered in Wyoming. Nick-named 'Big Al', this proved to be one of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever found. Scientists carried out exhaustive studies of his bones, such that they probably know more about Big Al now than any other dinosaur.

A decade later, following the success of their ground-breaking series 'Walking with Dinosaurs", the BBC resurrected Big Al for a TV special which explored how he may have lived and died.

Now your visitors can find out more about this extraordinary dinosaur, his environment, the many creatures he shared it with and the times they lived in. BBC Ballad of Big Al Exhibition also examines some of the science and technology behind the Walking with Dinosaur programmes.

Special Features

• Life sized polyurethane head of Big Al used in the close-up scenes - the original 'star of the show'
• Full replica skeleton of plateosaur or gallimimus
• Original scale models
• Real fossils and casts in cases
• Numerous TV screens showing series footage
• Spectacular large format graphics taken from BBC originals
• Digital interactives
• Blue screen theatre
  

Size

The exhibition normally occupies approximately 150 sqm. However, since it has been constructed on a modular basis, there is a considerable degree of flexibility and the exhibition can be tailored to the space available (minimum 75 sqm).

Availability

From October 2010 onwards.

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