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July 22, 2024
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WHAT’S COOLER THAN DINOSAURS? BEAT THE HEAT AND CHILL AT MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM DURING MONTH-LONG EDUCATIONAL SERIES DINO DAYS OF SUMMER
July 22-August 17
MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) kicked off four weeks of dinosaur-themed programming, films and special events as part of the Museum’s summer educational series, Dino Days of Summer. Visitors will learn about a variety of prehistoric topics at hands-on stations throughout the exhibit floors, enjoy films in the immersive Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater and Planetarium, test their di-knowledge at trivia night and explore the Museum’s Third Planet gallery to view life-size dinosaur dioramas and real fossils.
“Our dinosaur exhibits are among visitors’ favorites, so we’re excited to highlight the Museum’s vast collection of prehistoric specimens and wealth of scientific knowledge throughout these four weeks,” said Erin Goff, MPM Education Events & Volunteer Manager. “During Dino Days of Summer, visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to use their creativity and critical thinking skills as they examine real dinosaur fossils, pretend to be a paleontologist and discover new details about how these amazing creatures lived—and went extinct—through fun, engaging programs, activities and events.”
Daily (except Tuesdays when MPM is closed)
The Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater and Planetarium will show two films about dinosaurs:
T. REX (tickets are $6 for non-members and $5 for members): Showtimes at 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? (included with general admission): Showtime at noon
Every Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. (except Tuesdays when MPM is closed)
MPM Educators will be on the exhibit floors to engage visitors in special learning opportunities about the following topics (included with general admission):
Fossil Challenge
What is a fossil? Put your paleontology skills to the test and try deciphering which objects are fossils, which are not and why!
Dino or Di-No?
We all think we're experts on dinosaurs, but does our knowledge stand up to the geological pressure when put to the test? Learn what sets dinosaurs apart from other prehistoric creatures.
Name-a-Saurus
Did you ever wonder how dinosaurs got their names? Learn about how scientists name species and put it to practice by creating your own dino name!
Mary Anning, Paleontologist Extraordinaire
Learn about Mary Anning, 19th-century fossilist, geologist and paleontologist. Dig through her famous finds to unearth your paleontology skills!
Thursday, July 25, 6-8 p.m.
For those looking to test their di-knowledge, MPM is hosting Family Dino Trivia Night. Participants will compete for prizes and bragging rights as the Dino Trivia Champ. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased at mpm.edu/dino-days.
Thursday, August 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Visitors receive FREE admission all day as part of Kohl’s Thank You Thursday—MPM's free admission day on the first Thursday of each month. During Koh’s Thank You Thursday, visitors can take part in Dino Days of Summer hands-on education stations, watch the Planetarium program Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? and explore the Museum’s three floors of exhibits at no cost.
For more information about MPM’s Dino Days of Summer, please visit mpm.edu/dino-days.
About the Milwaukee Public Museum
The Milwaukee Public Museum is Wisconsin’s natural history museum, welcoming over half a million visitors annually. Located in downtown Milwaukee, the Museum was chartered in 1882, opened to the public in 1884, and currently houses more than 4 million objects in its collections. MPM has three floors of exhibits that encompass life-size dioramas, walk-through villages, world cultures, dinosaurs, a rainforest, and a live butterfly garden, as well as the Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater & Planetarium. MPM is operated by Milwaukee Public Museum, Inc., a private, non-profit company, and its facilities and collections are held in trust and supported by Milwaukee County for the benefit of the public.
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