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Dino Day
Date and Time
Saturday May 2, 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDTMay 2 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. come and go
Location
Museum at Texas Tech
Fees/Admission
FREE admission Museum shop will be open to purchase items.
Contact Information
For education information: Nick DeLay ndelay@ttu.edu For Marketing information: Laura Ray laura.ray@ttu.edu
Send EmailDino DayDescription
Step into a world millions of years in the making at Dino Day—an immersive, hands-on celebration of prehistoric life for all ages. From towering dinosaurs to ancient oceans teeming with life, discover the stories fossils tell and the science that brings them back to life. * Meet the Experts: Talk with paleontologists and Natural Science Research Lab specialists * Live Demonstrations: Fossil excavation, plaster jacketing, mapping, and prep lab techniques * Fossil Journey: See how fossils go from discovery to research to museum display Hands-On Activities: ? Create trace fossils (tracks & imprints) ? Make your own “insect in amber” ? Dinosaur-themed scavenger hunt Interactive Exploration: Touchable fossil replicas and real specimen displays Mini Science Talks: Informal, engaging chats for curious minds of all ages For Every Age: ? Kids: Crafts and simple, fun demos ? Teens: Fossil ID and ecosystem exploration ? Adults: Research insights and career conversations Pre-Event Lecture April 30, 2026 6 PM Requiem for a Giant: What Happened to Carcharocles megalodon? Speaker: Dr. Robert W. Boessenecker
