Giant Dinosaurs Move into Palma – Family Exhibition at Nou Llevant

Living dinos in the middle of Palma

If you drive towards Nou Llevant at Palma's city entrance and see the large event tent, you know: the prehistoric era is back — only with power cables. From this Saturday a travelling exhibition opens in a tent next to the Diario de Mallorca with more than 30 life-size, motorised dinosaurs. Not a quiet museum, but part fairground, part natural history station for the whole family.

What you'll see

The range spans from the massive Tyrannosaurus to the long, curious Diplodocus. The models are made of latex and move; sometimes a wing flaps, sometimes a low growl — not necessarily for very small children who are easily startled by loud noises. There is a dedicated excavation area where children can search for "fossils" with a shovel and brush. I have already told the three- to ten-year-olds in my street about it with enthusiasm — they all want to go.

Practical info (short and sweet)

Location: Large tent in the Nou Llevant industrial area, next to the printing office/editors at Palma's city entrance. If you drive down the MA-20 it is hard to miss.
Opening hours: Weekday evenings, all day at the weekend with a midday break. Specifically: Monday to Friday 17:00–21:00; Saturday and Sunday 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–21:00. (Short pauses are possible — better check online beforehand.)
Tickets: About €12 per person, booking online possible via dinosaursworld.es. There are often queues at the entrance on site, so allow extra time.

Weather, the tent and the routes

Because everything takes place in a tent, rain is not a major issue — only the parking can get muddy in wet weather. The site is spacious enough for children to run around, and the show is set up so that you walk past the models. For older visitors it is more of a short, entertaining show than a scientific exhibition, but the mix is fun.

My impression after a quick look behind the barriers: it is loud, colourful and exactly right for a Sunday afternoon with children or for visitors who want to experience Palma differently. Please bring ear protection for very sensitive children, and plan 60–90 minutes if you want to see everything at a relaxed pace and watch the little explorers dig.

If you need another idea: combine the visit with a coffee on the way back into town — I like the little bakery on C/Manuel Azaña, which is often still open on the return trip.