Dinosphere Public Opening Celebration

Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20
Activities 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Advance tickets strongly suggested

We’ve been waiting a year for this weekend—and it’s almost here! We’re planning a huge celebration for the opening of the NEW Dinosphere®, including:

Fossil Fashion Fest—come decked out in your favorite dinosaur-themed gear! Dress like a paleontologist, or a dinosaur, or wear your favorite dino shirt (costume masks that cover your face are not permitted)
Snap a photo in a special photo op
Special tabletop activities
Temporary tattoos
Giveaways

Presented by

Your jaw will drop when you explore Giants of the Jurassic™, Creatures of the Cretaceous™, Monsters of the Mesozoic Seas™, and the Dinosphere Art Lab inside the new Dinosphere®.

Museum capacity is limited. Advance tickets suggested.

Supported by

Dinosphere® is made possible through lead gift support from Lilly Endowment Inc., The Scott A. Jones Foundation, Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, The Enid Goodrich Educational Initiatives Fund of The Children’s Museum, Polly H. Hix, Yvonne H. Shaheen, The Elliott Sogard Family, and Bob and Carol Reynolds, with major support provided by The R.B. Annis Educational Foundation, Bowen Engineering Corporation, The Dan and Rhonda Hall Family, and Seymour and Rheta Holt.