Dinosaurs Unearthed at MNS Fast Facts
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The 'Dinosaurs Unearthed' exhibition at the Museum of Nature & Science features 15 animatronic dinosaurs, three life-size skeletons, and 20 fossil specimens, allowing visitors to experience a sensory journey back in time. The exhibit runs from October 21, 2010, to May 1, 2011, with highlights including the feathered Tyrannosaurus rex and various other species. Admission fees are $5 for non-members and $3 for members, with operating hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Dinosaurs Unearthed at MNS Fast Facts
- 1. FAST FACTS WHAT: Dinosaurs Unearthed roars to life at the Museum of Nature & Science. Featuring 15 stat-of-the-art animatronic dinosaurs, three life-size skeletons and 20 fossil specimens, Dinosaurs Unearthed provides a unique sensory experience that transports visitors back in time. WHERE: Museum of Nature & Science in Dallas’ Fair Park, 1318 S. 2nd Avenue WHEN: October 21, 2010 – May 1, 2011 FEATURED DISPLAYS: Animatronic Dinosaurs Tyrannosaurus-rex (49 ft x 8 x ft x 22 ft) Parasaurolophus (25 ft x 5 ft x 11 ft) Triceratops (26 ft x 6 ft x10 ft) T-rex feathered juvenile (16.4 ft x 3.28 ft x 6.89 ft) Metriacanthosaurus (20 1/2 ft x 4 ft x 6 ft) Allosaurus (8.25 ft x 1.32 ft x 2.64 ft) Deinonychus (12 ft x 2 ft x 5 ft) Apatosaurus (16.5 ft x 2.31 ft x 5.94 ft) Pterosaur (6.56 ft x 1.97 ft x 4.92 ft) Baryonyx (5.94 ft x 1.485 ft x 2.64 ft) Yangchuanosaurus (23 ft x 4 1/2 ft x 6 ft) Parasaurolophus (7.92 ft x 1.98 ft x 3.3 ft) Protoceratops (13 ft x 4 ft x 5 ft) Stegosaurus (7.26 ft x 1.65 ft x 2.97 ft) Articulated Life-Size Skeletons Agilisaurus (2.64 ft x 2.64 ft x 1.32 ft) Gasosaurus (13.2 ft x 3.3 ft x 8.25 ft) Toujiangosaurus (14.19 ft x 3.3 ft x 4.62 ft) Fossil Specimens Protosephurus Shunosaurus Bony Tail Club Sichuanchelys Yangchuanosaurus Skull Omeisaurus Bony Tail Club Shunosaurus Phalanges Skull of Angustinaripterus Mamenchisaurus Forelimb Bone Omeisaurus Tibia Longicephalus Mamenchisaurus Femur Huayangosaurus Parascapular Allosaurus Skull Omeisaurus Cervical Vertebra Spine Yangchuanosaurus Skull Sauropoda Claw Omeisaurus Scapula Hadrosaurus Skull Plateosaurus Claws Triceratops Horn PliosauridaeTooth Yandusaurus multidens hind pes Supersaurus Scapula Carnosaur Dinosaur Tooth Placoolithus cf. taohensis eggs Excavation Site Shunosaurus Tooth Elongatoolithus sp Omeisaurus Tooth Footprint of Carnosaur FEATHER FACTS: The feathered animatronic dinosaurs and fossils in the exhibition illustrate the current scientific thinking that some of the dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus Rex, looked much different than previously thought. At one time all dinosaurs were represented as being reptilian-looking with a scaly, leather-like skin. This exhibition explains that from the time of hatching to some juvenile stage, some dinosaurs sported a covering of both scales and a downy covering of hair-like feathers that helped regulate heat. ADMISSION: There is a $5 non-member and $3 member HOURS: Mon.-Sat.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. surcharge in addition to Museum Sun.: Noon-5 p.m. general admission.