Dinosaur Day Returns to Austin with Fossil Identifications, T. rex and Family Fun

Austin, TX — Dinosaur lovers of all ages can travel back millions of years during Dinosaur Day at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum on Saturday, July 11.

The family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features a full day of hands-on activities, opportunities to meet paleontologists and plenty of prehistoric discoveries.

One of the day’s biggest attractions gives visitors the chance to **bring their own fossils** for in-person identification by a paleontologist. Fossil identification sessions will be available from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Guests can also:

Meet paleontologists who study dinosaurs

Participate in family-friendly educational and art activities

Complete a dinosaur-themed scavenger hunt

Attend a special story time for younger visitors

Pick up a free dinosaur poster while supplies last

Explore “Epic Encounters,” the museum’s newly reimagined paleontology gallery

Visit the hands-on Discovery Center

See a 33-foot cast replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton along with a variety of fossil specimens

Save 20% on select dinosaur-themed merchandise in the Museum Store

All Dinosaur Day activities are included with regular museum admission.

The Texas Science & Natural History Museum, located on the University of Texas campus, tells the story of Texas’ natural history—from the formation of the planet and the age of dinosaurs to the state’s modern-day ecosystems.

For more information and ticket details, visit the museum’s event page: https://sciencemuseum.utexas.edu/