Move over Black Friday! A Paleo Blitz is coming to the Institute, and it’s going to be dino-mite!
Join us for a thrilling celebration of all things dinosaurs, fossils, and more to spark your inner paleontologist. Experiences during this event include:
- Fossil or Faux?: Get hands-on with REAL fossils and replicas as you discover why casts are a staple in museums and for paleontologists
- Food from Hell: Use cards to craft a food web and unravel the complexities of the Hell Creek ecosystem
- Megalodon Mania: Handle REAL fossils from the mighty Megalodon and unleash your creativity by making your own sea monster to take home
- Dino Defense Design: Learn about the incredible defenses of herbivore dinosaurs, then channel your inner designer to create a plant-eater who could withstand a T. rex attack
- Dakota’s Incredible Journey: Discover the captivating story of Dakota, a dinosaur with preserved soft tissues, and create a rubbing of an Edmontosaurus skin cast
- Paleo Scavenger Hunt: Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt to uncover treasures throughout the museum
Activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.