In our Special Exhibition: Once Upon a Sea, you can experience an impressive 15-metre-long model of the Megalodon.
Recent research shows that the Megalodon could grow up to 24 metres long – so maybe our model is just a cute teenager?
Meet the Paleontologist Behind the Discovery
On Monday, May 12, paleontologist Mette Elstrup from Gram Clay Pit will visit us to talk about the spectacular find and the hope of one day discovering a complete skeleton of this ancient giant. Mette will give a talk at 17:00 in front of the Ocean Tank. She’ll also bring real Gram clay so you can try your hand at fossil hunting. (The talk will be in danish).
Special Program – Monday, May 12
All day: Skeleton cart and activity booklets
13:00: Shark talk at the Ocean Tank
14:00: Mini tour (DK)
14:30: Mini tour (UK)
16:00: Excavation in Gram clay – outdoor activity (remember clothes that can get dirty)
17:00: Megalodon talk by Mette Elstrup
18:00: Mini tour (DK)
18:30: Mini tour (UK)
19:30: Shark talk at the Ocean Tank
Activities – Week 20
Throughout week 20, we’re shining a spotlight on the Megalodon and ancient sea monsters as part of Special Exhibition: Once Upon a Sea:
- Mini tours in Danish and English
- Shark talks: How do today’s sharks resemble their ancestors?
- Skeleton cart: Get a close-up look at fossils and skeletons
- Free activity booklet with quiz and fun challenges
- Creative workshop on the weekend: Make your own flippery sea reptile puppet