The Kimmeridge Trust oversees The Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life, a museum situated in Kimmeridge on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast of Dorset - a unique collection of fossils all found in the Kimmeridge Bay area by one man, Dr Steve Etches MBE. The museum is an Arts Council Accredited and Designated museum of national and international importance, that tells the amazing story through its fossils, of life and death in the Jurassic seas of Dorset some 157 million years ago. We are at the forefront of new science, a window to the past from which we can gain understanding to the future destiny of planet Earth.
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Rescue the Sea Rex - Your chance to become a part of palaeontological history!
Thank you so much for your kind donation, it will go a long way towards our efforts to save this amazing piece of natural history.
Can you help us...?
We hope that you are enjoying learning all about our new Pliosaur Skull that was featured on BBC1’s ‘Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster’. The skull is now on permanent display here at The Etches Collection. We are raising money to carry out the very important and challenging work of phase two of the excavation. We are looking for support to help with both the financial and logistical elements of the work needed to rescue the remaining body of the Pliosaur which we know is still located in the cliff.
There is an enormous amount of excitement around the scientific study of the specimen, which has the potential to unlock a treasure trove of secrets for many years to come. Would you be interested in helping to support us with this unique project?
Your donation will go towards this important and exciting scientific project to unearth the Pliosaur body. Donations will go towards the cost of the excavation including:
Planning
Excavation Costs
Collection, Preparation and Preservation
Scientific Study
Gallery Updates
Education
“The excavation of the remaining Pliosaur body is a race against time and nature, so this is a priority for me, especially since we could lose important pieces of the specimen due to rapid cliff erosion. Any help that people can provide towards this unique fundraising opportunity, where you will play an incredible part in making palaeontological history, would be truly grateful.” - Dr Steve Etches, MBE