Dino Fest

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For over a century people from our local community and around the world have studied and been inspired by the dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Dinosaurs are just some of the fossils that make up the museums’ paleontology collections of over 12 million specimens, the largest on the west coast. Celebrate this rich history of exploration and join us for programming celebrating dinosaurs, their prehistoric past, and the science that brings their world back to life. Meet world-renowned paleontologists from the museum's Dinosaur Institute and beyond, take home hands-on activities, celebrate the 10th anniversary of our famous Dinosaur Hall with the world’s only Tyrannosaurus rex growth series, and so much more!
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We are working hard to create a fun and safe Dino Fest experience for all and look forward to welcoming you back to our Museum. Get prepared to have a RAWRing good time during Dino Fest 2021!
Capacity will be limited. Advance tickets required!
Schedule of Events
9:30am-4pm | Fossil and Collection Displays
Enjoy a closer look at the collection displays from NHM’s Research and Collections, USC Paleosciences, and the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology.
9:30am-5pm | Jurassic Park Motor Pool
Social Club dedicated to the replication and preservation of Jurassic Park Franchise vehicles.
10am-12pm & 1-4pm | Activity Table (while supplies last)
- Dino Hall Scavenger Hunt
- Trace Fossil Take Home Activity
Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D Film featuring Q&A with Dr. Nathan Smith, Paleontologist
Enjoy a screening of the film Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D and get an exclusive Q&A session with paleontologist, Dr. Nathan Smith.
Must purchase a ticket for the following showtimes:
- 10am Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D
- 11am Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D [Members only showing]
- 2pm Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D
Digging Deeper Dino Discussions
- 11:30am | Paleontology, Science, Museums and Art: The Unexpected, but Critical Role of Museums and Science in Building Animated Films and Movie Visual Effects: Stuart Sumida will discuss the intersections of science and paleontology with Animated films and visual effects.
- 1pm | Dinosaur Hall - 10th Anniversary!: Join Dr. Luis Chiappe, Curator of the Dinosaur Institute, and Chris Weisbart, Director of Exhibition Production, as they talk about the making of the Dinosaur Hall and the amazing fossils on display.
- 3pm | Fantastic Dinos and Where to Find Them: Fossil Storylines from the Late Cretaceous of Eastern Africa and Madagascar: Exploration: We are not quite done yet...as scientists are only scratching the surface for understanding the deep-time history of the planet. Why, who, where, and how should we continue to explore the Earth?
Programs on Nature Gardens Stage
- 10:30am | Dinos on Stage!: Stomp on over and get in the Dino Fest spirit by meeting the stars of our dinosaur puppet shows.
- 11:30am & 1:30pm | Plaster Jacketing Fossil Demo: See how the Dino Institute staff bring back fossils from the field.
- 12:30pm & 2:30pm* | Paleo Chat: Drop in and chat with someone who worked in the field and hear their excavation stories. *2:30pm Paleo Chat will be in Spanish