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Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family

Come face-to-face with a life-sized T. rex, see colossal fossils and get to know the whole family.

Closing October 3, 2021

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Hot Wheels: Race to Win

Buckle up and race with the most famous toy vehicles on the planet—Hot Wheels®!

Opening September 25, 2021

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Speed

An homage to all things motion and time, Speed demonstrates the fastest and slowest things the universe has to offer.

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Boost!

This exhibit helps boost your mind and body with hands-on science games and challenges.

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LightPlace

This exhibit promotes skill development and exploratory learning in children 5 and under with fun, hands-on STEM activities.

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Art at the Museum

Explore a variety of inspiring art exhibitions at the Museum!

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Step Outside

Trains and a submarine, native plants and pollinators, record-setting astronomical displays – the Museum campus showcases science and innovation, too!

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The Hyperwall

See local environmental, social, and climate science stories through data.

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Green Science

From rain barrels to a green roof, we keep a green campus and have plenty of pointers on how you can do the same.

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Upcoming Exhibitions

Waiting is the hardest part! But we promise these exhibitions will be worth the wait so mark your calendar!