TESTO INGLESE Oceani perduti. Giganti marini al tempo dei dinosauri is an exhibition created by PaleoAquarium in collaboration with Kosmos, running from September 27, 2025, to June 28, 2026. It brings to life creatures that inhabited Earth between 251 and 66 million years ago, using life-sized models, animations, and 3D reconstructions.
Hosted in the temporary exhibition spaces on the ground and first floors of Kosmos, the show features 24 sections with over 50 prehistoric animal models, 10 fossil casts made from originals, and 8 multimedia stations. Among the largest models are a Liopleurodon, a giant of the Jurassic seas, and the front portion of a Tylosaurus. The full Tylosaurus model—measuring 12.7 meters—will be displayed as a traveling exhibit at partner locations, starting with the Fiordaliso Shopping Center in Rozzano.
One of the most spectacular sections is a diorama showcasing the key species of the Triassic seas and their feeding adaptations, including durophagous placodonts (Placodus), nothosaurs (Nothosaurus), mixosaurs (Mixosaurus), and ceratites (Ceratites)
The exhibition will be accompanied by a rich educational program curated by ADMaiora, featuring guided tours, workshops for schools of all levels, and playful learning activities for families and children. These include themed birthday parties, interactive visits, and even sleepovers at the museum. =>> Check ADMaiora website
Special Events with Paleontologists and Experts
The exhibition will also feature a series of exclusive events with renowned paleontologists and specialists in the field. Mark your calendars for these exciting dates:
- October 25, 2025 – Federico Fanti, geologist and paleontologist at the University of Bologna, known for his research on Mesozoic ecosystems and for hosting the TV show Il cacciatore di dinosauri (“The Dinosaur Hunter”).
- November 14, 2025 – Cristiano Dal Sasso, curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Natural History Museum of Milan, and one of the discoverers of Italy’s most famous fossils, including the celebrated “Ciro.”
- Date to be announced – Davide Bonadonna, internationally acclaimed paleoartist and co-founder of Prehistoric Minds with paleontologist Simone Maganuco.
Partners & Credits
The exhibition is proudly sponsored by the Municipality of Pavia, APPI – Associazione Paleontologica Paleoartistica Italiana, della SGI – Società Geologica Italiana, dell’ANMS – Associazione Nazionale Musei Scientifici and by SPI – Società Paleontologica Italiana.
In collaboration with: Fiordaliso Shopping Center
Media partner: Focus
About the Project
PaleoAquarium is an Italian initiative developed by Prehistoric Minds to deepen public understanding of prehistoric marine life. The exhibition is curated by paleontologist Simone Maganuco, creator of the PaleoAquarium format, in collaboration with Paolo Guaschi, Stefano Maretti, and Edoardo Razzetti, curators at Kosmos.
Illustrations are by internationally renowned paleoartist Davide Bonadonna.
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (last admission at 5:00 PM).
Closed on December 25, Easter Sunday, and May 1
Tickets: to avoid long lines, we strongly recommend purchasing tickets online in advance.
