Future Exhibits

2026

Animatronic Velociraptor
Prehistoric Sea Turtle skeleton

Roar and Explore with Dinosaurs

May 16 to September 6

Journey back to the age of dinosaurs in an educational and exciting environment. Featuring breathtaking animatronic dinosaurs, each showcased in its own unique setting with lifelike movements and sounds, this exhibit promises a thrilling prehistoric adventure. From the long Diplodocus to the fierce Tyrannosaurus Rex, each dinosaur is placed within realistic scenery and landscaping, creating an immersive environment. A Velociraptor with a nest of hatching eggs rounds out the experience, as visitors can watch a new baby Velociraptor come to life.

 Additional exhibit highlights include a 3D dinosaur skeleton puzzle and a fossil dig pit where young explorers can unearth their own prehistoric treasures. These hands-on activities are designed to captivate children’s imaginations while sharing more about the magnificent creatures that once roamed the Earth.

Sea Monsters Unearthed

September 19 to January 3, 2027

New! From the Smithsonian Institution, Sea Monsters Unearthed explores the period when Africa and South America split apart and “sea monsters” like Mosasaurs and Plesiosaurs lurked in the newly formed waters of the South Atlantic Ocean. The exhibition showcases an international collaboration among scientists and reveals what fossils can tell us about our past and our possible future.

Photo: James Di Loreto, Smithsonian Institution