No day out at the Natural History Museum is complete without a visit to their roaring, stomping, and generally awe-inducing animatronic T-Rex. But now that spectacle comes with an added side of Christmas whimsy. In what has become an annual tradition, the fearsome T-Rex has once again been kitted out with its own Christmas jumper. That’s right, even the most terrifying of apex predators can now join in with the festive fun. Good to see everyone’s getting into the Christmas spirit!
I’d imagine that finding a Christmas jumper big enough was no easy feat… Not to mention the not-so-little Santa hat! The jumper is exceedingly on-trend and features some of the Museum’s most beloved dino skeletons. Cast your eyes over it and you’ll find the Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and the Patagotitan Mayorum Mo – aka the Titanosaur, one of the largest known creatures to have ever walked our planet.
Dare we say it? It’s kind of snazzy!
Wondering how they were able to slip those tiny arms and fearsome jaw into the jumper? The museum released a peek behind the scenes into how they got the T-Rex into the festive garment. It’s no easy task…
Your chance to match jumpers with a T-Rex
Happily, if you’d like to take the rare opportunity to co-ordinate your outfit with one of history’s deadliest predators, you can! The Natural History Museum is selling human-sized versions of the dinosaur Christmas jumper at their museum shop and through the online shop. Head to the website to be one of the first to buy it! You can also grab beanies, socks, scarves, and Christmas tree baubles with the design.
It’s the perfect choice to give your Christmas wardrobe a bit of bite. The jumpers are made with 100% recycled materials, so you can wear them with pride knowing you’ve done some good for the environment with your purchase. Plus, who can pass up the chance to snap a picture next to a T-Rex in matching sweaters?
The Natural History Museum’s animatronic T-Rex will be sporting the Christmas jumper through November and December. Find the Natural History Museum at Cromwell Road, South Kensington, SW7 5BD. The nearest stations are South Kensington and Gloucester Road.
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