Prehistoric Fight Nights
Date
Friday, February 20, 2026 (Dino Night)
Saturday, February 21, 2026 (Ice Age Night)
5:30–9 pm
Location
Tickets
$15 General Admission
$10 Members
Prehistoric Fight Nights
It’s the ultimate museum question that’s been on the mind of every dinosaur and Ice Age mammal fanatic, from kids to grown-ups, as they gaze upon the lifesize fossils of two ancient titans: Who would win in a fight?! We all have our ideas, but who would the experts put their money on?
Join Rextooth Studios’ Ted Rechlin, award-winning graphic-novelist, animator, film-maker and science communicator, as he goes head to head with experts from NHM and La Brea Tar Pits over two nights to battle it out and crown the toughest champions of each prehistoric era. On the first night, we’ll travel to the Mesozoic for a colossal rumble among the dinosaurs, and on night two we’ll take a trip to the Pleistocene for an epic Ice Age brawl. Both evenings will also include getting up-close to rarely seen fossils from both museums’ collections, a book signing by Ted Rechlin, interactive activities, and more.
Upcoming Events:
Join Rextooth Studios’ Ted Rechlin, award-winning graphic-novelist, animator, film-maker and science communicator, as he goes head to head with experts from NHM to battle it out and crown the toughest champion from the Mesozoic era!
Join Ted Rechlin, award-winning graphic-novelist, animator, film-maker and science communicator, as he goes head to head with experts from La Brea Tar Pits to determine the ultimate Pleistocene Ice Age mammal GOAT!
Schedule Overview
Exhibitor Tables | 5:30–7 pm | NHM Commons Lobby
- Friday: Battle of the Dinosaurs
- NHM Dino Institute: Meet the people who discover, recover and research dinosaur fossils for the Dinosaur Institute.
- NHM Event Network: Purchase dinosaur or Ice Age books from Rextooth Studios!
- Saturday: Ice Age Brawl
- La Brea Tar Pits Collection: Meet the staff who work with fossils of animals and plants recovered from the La Brea Tar Pits that are ~10,000–55,000 years old.
- Vertebrate Paleontology: View the paleontological collections of animals with a backbone and meet the staff that care for these specimens.
- NHM Event Network: Purchase dinosaur or Ice Age books from Rextooth Studios!
Activities | 5:30–7 pm | NHM Commons Lobby
Prehistoric Fight Night | 7 pm | NHM Commons Theater
Join Rextooth Studios’ Ted Rechlin, award-winning graphic-novelist, animator, film-maker and science communicator, as he goes head to head with experts from NHM and La Brea Tar Pits.
- On night one, join Ted and NHM experts as they battle it out to crown the toughest champion from the Mesozoic era!
- Join Ted again on night two, as he goes head to head with experts from La Brea Tar Pits to determine the ultimate Ice Age mammal GOAT!
Book Signing and Meet & Greet with Ted Rechlin | 8 pm
Stick around after the program and get your books signed by award-winning graphic-novelist, animator, film-maker and science communicator Ted Rechlin. Guests can purchase a Ted Rechlin book in the ticket checkout (while supplies last).
