Diplodocus Carnegiei Collection

Central Hall
View of the Central Hall and Diplodocus replica skeleton, Gallery 10, Life Galleries at The Natural History Museum, London. The Museum was first opened to the public in 1881

Diplodocus dinosaur, fossil skull C016 / 4977
Diplodocus dinosaur, fossil skull. This skull belongs to the replica skeleton of Diplodocus carnegiei that is on display at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

The Central Hall of the Waterhouse Building
The Waterhouse Buiding at the Natural History Museum, London was designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905) and first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Diplodocus carnegiei, diplodocus
View of the Natural History Museums diplodocus cast in the Central Hall of the museum

Diplodocus carnegii, presented by Mr Andrew Carnegie and unv
The Reptile Gallery of The Natural History Museum, London (the Diplodocus exhibit was subsequently rehoused in the Museums Central Hall)

Diplodocus & Triceratops

Diplodocus presented to the museum, 1905
The cast of Diplodocus carnegii was presented by the Scottish-American industrialist Andrew Carnegie. The original skeleton, excavated in Wyoming, is in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Diplodocus carnegiei skull
The skull belonging to the replica skeleton of Diplodocus carnegiei on display at the Natural History Museum, London. The slender teeth would have raked leaves from branches

Diplodocus carnegiei, 1905
Thirty-six crates containing the replica diplodocus skeleton arrived in London in December 1904. The Director of the Carnegie Museum, where the original is located

Presentation of Diplodocus, May 1905
The cast of Diplodocus carnegii was presented by the Scottish-American industrialist Andrew Carnegie. The original skeleton, excavated in Wyoming, is in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Diplodocus carnegiei
A detail of the replica Diplodocus carnegiei skeleton situated in the central hall of the Natural History Museum, London. The replica was presented to the Museum by Andrew Carnegie in May 1906

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"Diplodocus carnegiei: A Majestic Giant in the Heart of The Natural History Museum, London" Step into the Central Hall of The Natural History Museum and prepare to be awestruck by the towering presence of Diplodocus carnegiei. This magnificent dinosaur, with its long neck and tail, is a true marvel that captivates visitors from around the world. As you gaze upon its fossil skull C016 / 4977, it's hard not to feel a sense of wonder at the sheer size and power this creature once possessed. Diplodocus carnegiei, named after Andrew Carnegie who funded its excavation in Wyoming back in 1899, stands as an iconic symbol of prehistoric life. The grandeur is perfectly showcased within the impressive architecture of The Natural History Museum. Its skeletal structure stretches across the Central Hall like a guardian from another era. Visitors can't help but be transported back millions of years as they stand beneath its colossal frame. This beloved exhibit has become synonymous with The Natural History Museum itself. It serves as a reminder that our planet's history is filled with extraordinary creatures like Diplodocus carnegiei who roamed these lands long before us. So next time you find yourself wandering through The Central Hall or exploring the Waterhouse Building, make sure to pay homage to Diplodocus carnegiei – an enduring symbol of curiosity and discovery at The Natural History Museum, London.