Exhibition
Triceratops: the herd

From Friday October 18, 2024, Naturalis will present a world first: a Triceratops herd! In this accessible and interactive family exhibition, for the first time ever, you will have the chance to come face to face with five impressive Triceratops skeletons that welcome you to their fascinating world.

Triceratops horridus in Naturalis Biodiversity Center

Triceratops: the herd

To be anticipated! Triceratops horridus: this giant herbivore is an icon of the dinosaur era. It is also extremely rare; only a handful of skeletons can be seen worldwide. Until now! Naturalis is working on a blockbuster exhibition on Triceratops…
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about Triceratops

Find out all about Triceratops and the herd at Naturalis, from the lives of these magnificent animals to the reconstruction of the skeletons at Naturalis. What did Triceratops look like? And what kind of environment did they live in? How did Naturalis manage to be the first museum in the world to excavate an entire herd? 

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Mathijs Graner in Dinolab

Our experts
make it possible

At Naturalis, we pool the expertise of scientists and experts from various fields, from field researchers braving the elements to preparators carefully uncovering bones. For every step, from discovery to presentation, our experts are the driving force, bringing the richness of biodiversity to life in a special way. 


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Triceratops TV
Lights, camera, action!

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From fascinating talks with experts to adventurous field vlogs and the most frequently asked dinosaur questions – here, you will find everything you need to increase your knowledge about Triceratops and their era.

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Mathijs and Bart behind the scenes

Boer Boris
en de dino

This year Naturalis is all about Triceratops. 'Boer Boris en de dino' is the picture book that fits in seamlessly with this.

A new adventure with Farmer Boris

Farmer Boris, the Netherlands' most famous farmer, discovers something extraordinary. As he is ploughing his land, his plough gets stuck. What could be the problem? To their surprise, Farmer Boris, Berend and Sam find a giant bone in the ploughshare! Together, they set out for adventure and start digging. Soon, they discover a hundred bones, complete with a skull. It turns out to be an actual Triceratops! Farmer Boris quickly decides to call Naturalis.

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Farmer Boris and the dinosaur

Triceratops
on tour

In the summer of 2024, you could've admired our five Triceratops separately in five cities across the Netherlands. 

A member of the herd will come to you!

The natural history museums and public libraries of Maastricht, Tilburg, Delft, Haarlem and Leeuwarden were hosting one of these prehistoric guests. In collaboration with these partners, we ensured that young and old, from north to south, could've come face to face with a Triceratops.

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Assembly of a Triceratops in a library (photoshopped)
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Triceratops in Naturalis

With thanks
to

The expedition and the acquisition of the Triceratops skeletons were made possible thanks to VriendenLoterij, the Mondriaan Fund, K.F. Hein Fonds, Cultuurfonds and Stichting Zabawas, as well as various sponsors and donors.