About the Exhibition
Say hello to our oldest new friends.
What are the Dueling Dinosaurs? One fossil containing two dinosaurs is rare enough alone, but the Dueling Dinosaurs fossil is rarer still. It contains some of our favorite dinosaur species and may answer some of paleontology’s most pressing questions. Even more exciting? You get to be a part of the journey as it unfolds in real time.
Your behind-the-scenes visit starts by investigating the mystery of the Dueling Dinosaurs. Then queue up to enter a real working paleontology lab where the fossils are being prepared and studied and talk directly to the research team, face-to-face.
Finally, try it all for yourself in our immersive science lab, where you can explore the tools and technologies our team is using to answer the mysteries surrounding the Dueling Dinosaurs.
This is a live paleontology project unlike any other.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Interactive and immersive exhibit experience
- Includes sights, sounds, smells, and tactile exhibit elements
See the SECU DinoLab
Meet the dinosaurs…
The Dueling Dinosaurs are so big, we had to build a whole new lab just to study them! This state-of-the-art space is the first paleontology lab in the world that you can experience from the inside. Enter the lab where you can view the fossils up close and interact with the paleontology team while they work.
…and their handlers.
Have you ever wanted to talk about your favorite dinosaurs with a paleontologist? This is your chance! Chat with the team live to learn about the tools and technologies we’re using to study the Dueling Dinosaurs and get behind-the-scenes updates on our discoveries.
Rental Information
Transform your event into an unforgettable experience by adding the Dueling Dinosaurs package to your rental at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Exclusive after-hours access to the Museum’s newest exhibit, the Dueling Dinosaurs, will leave your guests in awe as they explore the fascinating world of paleontology. Enhance your event further by engaging one of our expert scientists or educators to provide guided tours and interactive demonstrations, making your gathering a truly unique and memorable one.