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Dino Works
March 20, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Included in general admissionDinosaurs big and small will fill Wonder Works from March 20 to April 7, 2025 for our most anticipated takeover event of the year. Aspiring Paleontologists of all ages will be delighted by the wide array of dinosaur activities, starting with the life-size T-Rex skull on loan from the Field Museum greeting them as they enter.
Other dinosaur exploration activities will include:
Interactive Shows with Giant Life-like Animated Dinosaur Puppets
Dinosaur Parades led by a Dinosaur Character
Dinosaur Costumes
Paleontologist Dig Kits on loan from the Field Museum
Dinosaur Print Making
Toddler Dig for Dinosaur Bones and Eggs
Dinosaur Storytimes
Build your own Dinosaur with our flexible Dinosaur Bones
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt
This year, all Dino Works activities will be included in regular Wonder Works admission. No special tickets will be required. Admission will be free for Wonder Works members and $15 for non-members. Discounted $13 museum admission is available for seniors, educators, first responders and military personnel. Discounted $3 admission is available through Museums for All.
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