Antarctic Dinosaurs
Family Day
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The fossil record tells us about the environments and events from long ago and help us make decisions about the future. At the Natural History Museum, our Dinosaur Institute houses fossils that have been acquired over nearly a century—and our paleontologists are still making new discoveries every day!
Learn what NHM paleontologists uncovered during recent exciting excavations through our newest temporary exhibition, Antarctic Dinosaurs, run into dinosaurs at our Encounters show, talk with Museum educators about our extensive fossil collections and participate in hands-on activities!
Schedule of Programs
10 am–2 pm | Activity Stations: Cryolophosaurus Masks, Sun Print Trace Fossils, Dinosaur Art Workshop, Antarctic Dinosaurs Coloring Sheets
No tickets necessary | All ages welcome
10 am–2 pm | Hands-On Station: Try on Extreme Cold Weather Gear
No tickets necessary | All ages welcome
10 am–2 pm | Exploration Station: Dinosaur Institute in the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibition
No tickets necessary | All ages welcome
10:30 am | Storytime
No tickets necessary | All ages welcome
11:30 am | Sensory Friendly* Dinosaur Encounters Shows
Limited capacity | Recommended for ages 5 – 10
1 pm | Gallery Exploration Tour
No tickets necessary | All ages welcome
1:30 pm and 2:30 pm | Dinosaur Encounters Show
No tickets necessary | Recommended for ages 5 - 10
All Day | Dinosaur Hall Scavenger Hunt
No tickets necessary | All ages welcome
*Sensory friendly programming and resources will be offered at this event. Prepare for your time at the Natural History Museum with our downloadable pre-visit materials:
- Social Narrative | Museum Visit for Families
- Sensory Guide & Map
- Visual Checklist
- Social Narrative | Dinosaur Encounters
Special thanks to Bose, the California Mental Health Services Authority, and our Sensory Friendly Advisory Committee for supporting sensory friendly initiatives at the Natural History Museum.