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Abu Dhabi Secures 318-Specimen Jurassic Fossils; UK Museums Decline Offers

8/9/2026

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The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi bought Chris Moore’s 318-specimen Jurassic fossil collection.
London’s Natural History Museum and Museum Wales each turned down an eight-figure offer, saying they lacked funds.
The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said fossils over 50 years old need no export licence, so the sale complied.

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The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi bought Chris Moore’s 318-specimen Jurassic fossil collection.
London’s Natural History Museum and Museum Wales each turned down an eight-figure offer, saying they lacked funds.
The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said fossils over 50 years old need no export licence, so the sale complied.