Dippy the diplodocus last day on show at London's Natural History Museum before he is packed up to go on a nationwide to

The video discusses the legacy of Dippy the dinosaur at the Natural History Museum, where it has been a central exhibit since 1979. Dippy is being replaced by a genuine blue whale skeleton to inspire thoughts about the future. Dippy will embark on a farewell tour across the UK, aiming to inspire children outside London. The video highlights the educational role of museums in sparking scientific curiosity among children, emphasizing the importance of real specimens like Dippy and the new Stegosaurus exhibit.

What was Dippy the Dinosaur's role at the Natural History Museum?

• A traveling exhibit

• A gatekeeper in the entrance hall

• A temporary exhibit

• A part of the gift shop

What is unique about the new blue whale exhibit compared to Dippy?

• It is a plaster cast

• It is a genuine skeleton

• It is a digital display

• It is smaller in size

What is the museum's goal with the new blue whale exhibit?

• To increase ticket sales

• To encourage thoughts on future sustainability

• To replace all dinosaur exhibits

• To focus solely on marine life

Where will Dippy's farewell tour start?

• Dorchester in Dorset

• Birmingham

• Glasgow

• Norwich Cathedral

What is the significance of museums according to the transcript?

• They help inspire the next generation of scientists

• They are primarily for entertainment

• They focus on extinct species

• They are only for historical artifacts