The Thrill of Touching Real Dinosaur Fossils at Singapore Science Centre!

Imagine standing just inches away from the actual 67-million-year-old bones of a Tyrannosaurus rex. Not a replica, not a 3D print, but the real fossil that once roared on our ancient planet. That’s exactly what the “Dinosaur Encounters” exhibition at the Singapore Science Centre offers — and it’s running until mid-2026.

The moment you step inside, the atmosphere shifts. Dim lighting, prehistoric jungle sounds, and right in the center: a nearly 1.5-meter-long T-rex skull with banana-sized razor-sharp teeth. Next to it, a Triceratops fossil still proudly showing its bony frill — and yes, you can even spot T-rex bite marks on its bones, evidence of a deadly fight millions of years ago!

The heart-racing part? Some fossils are touchable! Visitors are allowed (under supervision) to feel a real Stegosaurus thigh bones and Velociraptor claws. The sensation? Rough, heavy, cold… and the instant realization: “This thing was actually alive once.” Kids (and plenty of adults) literally gasp or squeal in excitement.

This exhibition brings over 20 authentic specimens from North America and Mongolia, including:

- Perfectly preserved dinosaur eggs (some still containing embryos!)

- T-rex footprints discovered in Wyoming in 2011

- “Dinosaur mummy” Dakota — an Edmontosaurus with fossilized skin still intact

Planned visit: 45 minutes. Actual time spent: easily 2 hours because no one wants to leave.Regular Science Centre admission is SGD 12–20, and this dinosaur exhibition is included for free (just reserve your time slot on the official website).If you’re in Singapore or planning a trip, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that’s 100 % worth it. Come early if you want crowd-free photos — it gets packed in the afternoon!