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Stan’s Secret Santa

14 Nov 2025

Ever seen a Tyrannosaurus rex wearing a Santa hat? No? Well, now’s your chance.

T-Rex in a Santa hat

Manchester Museum's beloved T. rex, Stan, is getting dressed up once more for the annual Stan’s Secret Santa charity appeal, collecting festive gifts for people experiencing homelessness and poverty across Manchester.

Stan’s Secret Santa runs from Tuesday 2 December to Sunday 7 December and this year it’s in support of Manchester-based charities Barnabus, Mustard Tree and Wood Street Mission.

Simply head down to the Museum 10am-5pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday or 10am-8pm on Wednesday to deliver donations to Stan and his team of elves.

And of course, you can take a selfie with Stanta while you’re there.