Manchester Museum's Stan the T-Rex on the move after 22 years

The famous dino is heading off for a special residency13:51, 15 Jul 2026He's been a much loved part of Manchester Museum for more than two decades, but Stan the T-Rex will soon be on the move.‌Displayed at the heart of Manchester Museum’s Fossils Gallery, he's set to leave the venue, which is part of the University of Manchester, for a spectacular residency in a swimming pool.‌The famous dinosaur is heading on holiday to Victoria Baths, where he’ll be on display in the Gala Pool next spring, marking the first time he's left the building since 2004.‌Click here to keep up to date with the latest Family news in our newsletterThe process of moving him to Victoria Baths will be 'a gargantuan task', taking a team of specialists a full week. At 12 metres long and 3.7 metres tall, Stan is roughly