Mostra EXTINCTION - Dinosauri in Carne e Ossa
Life-size dinosaurs and fossils in the heart of Gubbio, between paleontology and evolution
About EXTINCTION - Dinosauri in Carne e Ossa
A journey into deep time
The exhibition EXTINCTION - Dinosaurs in Flesh and Bone is set up in the Monastery of San Benedetto, in Via del Perilasio 2, in the heart of Gubbio (Province of Perugia). The exhibition is dedicated to the great mass extinctions in Earth's history and the evolution of life, with a path that combines spectacle and scientific rigor.
What to see
The protagonists are the hyper-realistic 1:1 scale paleo-sculptures created by GeoModel, which bring back to life the dinosaurs that disappeared 66 million years ago. Alongside the models, the exhibition displays fossils and artifacts from the Gola del Bottaccione (the famous Gorge of Iridium), and the Quadrisphere by physicist Paco Lanciano, which tells the geological and paleontological history of the area.
The link with Gubbio
The value of the exhibition lies precisely in its connection to the territory: the Gola del Bottaccione, on the outskirts of Gubbio, is a geological site of world importance, where the iridium anomaly was identified, leading to the theory of a meteorite impact as the origin of the dinosaurs' extinction. The exhibition, curated by paleontologists Simone Maganuco and Stefania Nosotti with the involvement of the University of Perugia, also offers educational workshops for children aged 4 and up.
EXTINCTION - Dinosauri in Carne e Ossa — edition 2026
In 2026, the exhibition EXTINCTION - Dinosaurs in Flesh and Bone remains open for the entire year (with an expected opening until February 2027) at the Monastery of San Benedetto in Gubbio. The exhibition path combines hyper-realistic life-size paleo-sculptures, fossils and artifacts from the Gola del Bottaccione, and multimedia installations.
Curated by paleontologists Simone Maganuco and Stefania Nosotti with the involvement of the University of Perugia, the exhibition also offers educational workshops for the little ones (from 4 years old), designed to introduce families to the paleontology and geology of the Eugubino territory.
Programme EXTINCTION - Dinosauri in Carne e Ossa 2026
Exhibition Path
- 1:1 scale Paleo-sculptures of dinosaurs created by GeoModel.
- Fossils and artifacts from the Gola del Bottaccione (Gorge of Iridium).
- Quadrisphere by physicist Paco Lanciano on the local geological and paleontological history.
- Educational workshops for children aged 4 and up (additional cost €4.00).
Opening Hours
- Friday: 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Information: vivigubbio.it.
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Where
Monastery of San Benedetto, Via del Perilasio 2, historic center of Gubbio (PG).
Opening Hours
Friday afternoon 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM; Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Special hours during holiday periods.
Tickets
Children's workshops have an additional cost of €4.00 on top of admission. For full rates, consult the official website.
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Where does it take place — EXTINCTION - Dinosauri in Carne e Ossa
Monastero di San Benedetto
Monastero di San Benedetto, Via del Perilasio 2, 06024 Gubbio