Dueling Dinosaurs Grand Opening

Dueling Dinosaurs Grand Opening Presentations

Grand Opening Activities Page | Opening Celebrations Sponsors

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Join us for a celebration of science innovation, discovery and education in North Carolina.

On Saturday, April 27, we’re celebrating the Grand Opening of Dueling Dinosaurs – an exciting new exhibit that will forever change how we view the world’s two favorite dinosaurs – the tyrannosaur and the Triceratops. Enter the world of a paleontologist, where you’ll see dinosaur fossils still encased in the sediment that buried them. Watch scientists in their lab as they uncover, grain by grain, the dinosaurs that lie beneath. Talk to the research team as they work to piece together this mystery. Join us on a thrilling journey of scientific exploration, 67 million years in the making.

The Dueling Dinosaurs Grand Opening is a community celebration of STEM innovation in North Carolina that brings research to the forefront, and is part of the North Carolina Science Festival. Enjoy meeting Museum scientists as they showcase our research and collections. Meet scientists and professionals from universities and other organizations. Join in the excitement of paleontology, science and technology with fun hands-on activities, games, crafts and presentations. Programs are designed for all ages and stages of learning, and families are encouraged to attend.

This Grand Opening is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required for entry to the Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit on this day only. Guests will be admitted first come, first served.

Volunteering

Want to be part of the event? Volunteer with us! Volunteer jobs span logistics (set up, breakdown, meal service, counting visitors, etc.), running educational stations, and engaging children in crafts and activities! It’s an incredibly rewarding experience packed with fun, and you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the event. Plus, volunteers who commit to two or more shifts will receive complimentary lunch. Join us in making this event unforgettable!

Volunteers must be at least 13 years old to volunteer without a parent. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old to volunteer with a parent and parent must fill out form if child us under the age of 13 (please note on form who parent/guardian is).

Questions? Contact Miranda Dowdy.

Volunteer Form

Opening Celebrations

• Gala: April 19, 6:30-10pm
• Friends & Family Day: April 20, 10am–5pm
• Grand Opening: April 27, 10am–5pm

Dueling Dinosaurs Opening Celebrations Sponsors

Opening Celebrations Sponsorship

Enjoy complimentary tickets with exclusive invitation to our pre-party Happy Hour and Sponsors-Only VIP Lounge, featuring elevated desserts, a full bar and special access to world-renowned paleontologist, Dr. Lindsay Zanno, and more. For more information, review our sponsorship levels or contact Joseph Luhning at 919.707.9817, Joseph.Luhning@naturalsciences.org.

Dueling Dinosaurs Opening Celebrations Committee