Public Programs
Chinasaurs extends beyond the boundaries of the exhibit hall to create fun and learning all around! Party, camp and slumber with these prehistoric creatures. The intrigue of the Far East boasts fun for all ages.
Dino-Camps
The Chinasaurs exhibit makes MNS Summer Camps even hotter! Camps run from June 13 - August 19 and offer a wide array of subjects and dates. Ages run from 6 months to 6th Grade. Dinosaur-themed camps include:
- Dino Detectives camp for Kindergarteners. These campers will get to conduct herbivore stomach experiments, make fossil molds and casts, explore dinosaur footprints and eggs, and untangle the "scales versus feathers" conundrum.
- First and Second Graders can get all the dirt on fossils during Paleo Primer camp. The pint-sized paleontologists will get special lab tours, conduct experiments on dino-stomachs, experience the ice age through DNA extractions, check out footprints, make fossil casts and molds and explore the latest link between dinosaurs and modern-day birds!
Dates, pricing and registration are available online.
Dino-mite Birthday Parties
Book the member-only Chinasaurs party and double your fun! These parties include any of the party themes** and access to the Chinasaurs exhibition. It's a dinosaur adventure so big -- it's epic! (Last available date for Chinasaurs party: September 4, 2011)
Not a current member? Buy your family membership today for only $90 and you may purchase the Chinasaurs party for only $300. You'll receive a savings of $180 over a regular non-member booking. Click here for more information on MNS membership.
*Family level membership or above required for booking.
**Excludes IMAX® and Planetarium parties.
Call 972-201-0618? or email birthdays@natureandscience.org for prices and availability.
Sleepovers
When the lights go out, your imagination comes to life! A sleepover at the Museum of Nature & Science lets you experience the wonders of the world like never before—with plenty of adventure that unfolds under the cover of night!
May - September 2011: Mummies & Ancient Worlds
Get ready for a night of family fun when you join the Museum of Nature & Science for an all new Mummies Sleepover!
Unwrap the mysteries about one of the world's first civilizations, Ancient Egypt. This advanced culture arose about 5,000 years ago in the Nile River Valley in northeastern Africa. It thrived for over 2,000 years and so became one of the longest lasting civilizations in history. Explore ancient ways of writing as you learn to write your name in hieroglyphics, experience the IMAX® film Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs. and take a tour through the Far East in our all new exhibit Chinasaurs!
Activities, an evening snack and a light breakfast are all included in this NEW Sleepover adventure.
General Sleepover dates:
- Saturday, June 25
- Saturday, July 16
- Saturday, August 6
Cost: Kids ages 6-12 are $35 each and Adults are $20 each
But wait! It gets even better! For a limited time only, we are offering special members only child pricing for our June, July, and August sleepovers: Member Children $30 each and Member Adults $20 each
Museum Sleepovers make for a fun family activity and are also tons of fun for birthdays and scouting groups!
Click here to register for one of our sleepover dates or just give us a call at 214-428-5555 x1406!
Discovery Days family festivals are FREE for MNS members and included with the cost of general exhibits admission for non-members. Click here for additional information about Discovery Days.
*Exhibit surcharge applies to Chinasaurs