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It’s a 2-day dinosaur extravaganza, featuring life size-cast skeletons of some of the most iconic dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era, an extraordinary variety of dinosaur fossils, engaging dino-themed activities and crafts, animatronic dinosaur displays, and the opportunity to interact with expert paleontologists!
Dino Festival take place at the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day!
LIFE-SIZE CAST SKELETONS & SKULLS!
Dino Festival features an incredible array of dinosaur skeletons and skulls
Dino Festival features an incredible array of dinosaur skeletons and skulls
DINOSAUR FOSSILS GALORE!
Dino Festival doesn’t skimp on quality or quantity! Witness a vast variety of extraordinary dinosaur fossils from the collections of VMNH and partner institutions, ranging from the fossils of predators, such as the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex and Allosaurus, to the massive fossil bones of long-necked sauropods!
Dino Festival doesn’t skimp on quality or quantity! Witness a vast variety of extraordinary dinosaur fossils from the collections of VMNH and partner institutions, ranging from the fossils of predators, such as the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex and Allosaurus, to the massive fossil bones of long-necked sauropods!
DINO TRACKS!
Dinosaur footprints have been found in the hundreds across Virginia, from the far north to the southern border near Danville. See original tracks of three-toed carnivorous dinosaurs—over 200 million years old– from across the Commonwealth!
Dinosaur footprints have been found in the hundreds across Virginia, from the far north to the southern border near Danville. See original tracks of three-toed carnivorous dinosaurs—over 200 million years old– from across the Commonwealth!
EXPERT PALEONTOLOGISTS!
Dino Festival not only features the museum’s very own paleontology team, but also experts representing other stellar institutions, such as the Smithsonian, whom visitors can learn from – and interact with – during the event!
Dino Festival not only features the museum’s very own paleontology team, but also experts representing other stellar institutions, such as the Smithsonian, whom visitors can learn from – and interact with – during the event!
FESTIVITIES ABOUND!
Face painting, balloon animals, food trucks, a host of dino-themed children’s activities and crafts, and even a VR dinosaur simulation will take place both days of the event! Be sure to stop by the Museum Store to browse the special collection of dino-themed items for sale and capture a memory of your adventure at the Dino Fest Photo Booth!
Face painting, balloon animals, food trucks, a host of dino-themed children’s activities and crafts, and even a VR dinosaur simulation will take place both days of the event! Be sure to stop by the Museum Store to browse the special collection of dino-themed items for sale and capture a memory of your adventure at the Dino Fest Photo Booth!
ON-SITE FOOD OPTIONS INCLUDE…
* Bahama Sno-Shack
* Kona Ice
* Factory Roast
* D’s Hot/Ice
* Palumbo’s Hoagie House
* Buckin’ Good Eats & Lemonade
* Chick-fil-a
* Malloy Dogs
* Birrieria La Vaca
* Bahama Sno-Shack
* Kona Ice
* Factory Roast
* D’s Hot/Ice
* Palumbo’s Hoagie House
* Buckin’ Good Eats & Lemonade
* Chick-fil-a
* Malloy Dogs
* Birrieria La Vaca
ADMISSION IS ONLY…
* $10/Ages 18-59
* $5/Ages 3-17, seniors 60+, and college students
* FREE for children under 3
* FREE for VMNH Members
* FREE for members of ASTC Passport participating institutions
* FREE for EBT cardholders who present their EBT card & official photo ID
* $10/Ages 18-59
* $5/Ages 3-17, seniors 60+, and college students
* FREE for children under 3
* FREE for VMNH Members
* FREE for members of ASTC Passport participating institutions
* FREE for EBT cardholders who present their EBT card & official photo ID
