Antarctic Dinosaurs

“Antarctic Dinosaurs” runs Feb. 15 through May 4 at The Durham Museum. The exhibit is included with museum admission. 

While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, “Antarctic Dinosaurs: reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs and the history of the continent with real fossils and engaging interactives.

The only exhibition of its kind to showcase holotypes of dinosaur fossils, “Antarctic Dinosaurs” immerses visitors in the thrilling hunt for never-before-seen fossils and sheds light on our planet’s ever-changing climate and geology. Come face-to-face with large-scale replicas of dinosaurs and explore touchable casts and interactive 3D models that bring Antarctica’s unique species to life. Then witness the persistent challenges and extreme conditions of expeditions to the “Lost Continent” to gain an understanding of the tough working conditions for scientists who rely on an arsenal of modern power tools to extract fossils from rock and bring these discoveries to light.

Exhibit Highlights:

• More than 60 fossils, full-scale replications, and touchable models
• Numerous mechanical and digital interactives, including “excavation” interactives
• Real and cast dinosaur skeletons, including Cryolophosaurus and Glacialisaurus
• Meteorite from Antarctica