BE ADVISED: On Thursday, October 17 our museums will participate in a brief earthquake drill. Guests will hear an overhead announcement, but are not required to participate, nor will the building be evacuated. Please plan your visit accordingly or contact us at info@nhm.org or 213.763.DINO if you have any questions or would like to reschedule your visit.

Dinosaur Hall Adventure: Activity Book & Reading Recommendations

This guide contains a collection of Dino Hall-themed activities inspired by books in the Natural History Museum’s Museum Store.

Colorful artwork of TAC Guide 3 which shows downtown LA, parrot, snake, flowers, and gemstones

SUGGESTED FOR GRADES 1 - 3

Overview

This guide contains a collection of activities inspired by books in the Natural History Museum’s Museum Store. These activities can either be used before your visit to the Dinosaur Hall or as a follow-up to learn more about dinosaurs!

MATERIALS

  • Drawing or writing utensils (can include markers, colored pencils, etc.)
  • Dinosaur Hall Adventure activity booklet
  • For further reading:
    Sleepover at the Museum by Karen LeFrak
    Thomas the T. Rex by Michael Smith
    I Am a Big Dinosaur by Francois Crozat
    Dictionary of Dinosaurs by Dieter Braun
    How the Dinosaur Got to the Museum by Jessie Hartland