Final days of our popular traveling exhibits, Dinosaurs Unearthed and Math Midway. IMAX film Sea Monsers will be closing, and introducing Sea Rex: Journey to a Prehistoric World, coming in May. Check out the other fun and exciting events in April and May at MNS.

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Communications Manager
214-426-4629
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MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
CALENDAR LISTINGS
April - May 2011
Spring into Fun at MNS!
Highlights Include:
• Dinosaurs Unearthed Animatronic Exhibit – FINAL
DAYS!
• FINAL DAYS for Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric
Adventure, an award-winning IMAX® film from National
Geographic
• Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure, a giant IMAX® movie
• Math Midway Traveling Exhibit – FINAL WEEKS
• Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs, the latest IMAX®
film
• The Children’s Museum’s “Cinco de Mayo” fun
• Sid the Science Kid parties with MNS Members
• Registration Now Open for MNS Summer Children’s
Programs
• Hand-in-Hand’s Story Time Series celebrates Children’s
Book Month
• Say “Ni Hao!” (“Hello”) to Chinasaurs, the new summer
exhibit

2. • Premiere of the new IMAX® film, Sea Rex: Journey to a
Prehistoric World
DINOSAURS UNEARTHED
On display through May 1, 2011
MNS’ Science Building (1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park)
Dinosaurs Unearthed is facing extinction! MNS’ blockbuster, traveling exhibit of life-size,
animatronic dinosaurs, is now in its final days. May 1 is the closing date for this immensely
popular display.
The Dinosaurs Unearthed almost roar to life – they growl, move their arms, bend their necks,
blink their eyes and recreate the Mesozoic Era as never before. The replicas of Dinosaurs
Unearthed also represent the very latest dino-discoveries… get a first-hand look at the feathers,
names, and fossils that have changed conventional wisdom about the fearsome animals!
Dinosaurs Unearthed admission requires a surcharge along with the purchase of MNS general
exhibits and admission. Members enjoy free general exhibits admission and reduced admission to
Dinosaurs Unearthed. All members can enhance their dinosaur experience by visiting the
Museum’s permanent collections and active paleo lab, or by pairing the exhibit with the IMAX®
film, Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure. The movie features the dinosaurs’ ocean-dwelling
counterparts.
Check out this site for pictures, online ticketing and PR support elements! There are also
Dinosaurs Unearthed videos on our YouTube channel!
Dinosaurs Unearthed membership special!
Join, upgrade or renew a Family or Family Plus membership now, and score some dynamic dino
deals! Along with free admission to the museum, free passes to the IMAX® and Planetarium
shows and big savings on traveling exhibits… take advantage of these offers* and receive free
dinosaur visors, free passes to Dinosaurs Unearthed, and exclusive offers for dinosaur-themed
birthday parties! Click here to unearth all of the savings and perks of joining during Dinosaurs
Unearthed!
*offers vary based on level of membership
SEA MONSTERS: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE
Now Showing through May 1, 2011
TI Founders IMAX® Theater, MNS’ Science Building (1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park)
The sea monsters of the Mesozoic are endangered! Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure is an
award-winning, National Geographic IMAX® film that brings prehistoric oceans to life. The Late
Cretaceous is recreated as never before through modern-day paleontological digs and eye-popping
animation. It’s like diving right into the waters that covered North America 65 million years ago.

3. A perfect companion to Dinosaurs Unearthed, (and they are available together as a prehistoric
package) this film follows the adventures of “Dolly” - a curious Dolichorhynchops - as she travels
through the most dangerous seas in history.
Trailers, pictures and educational support are available on National Geographic’s home page.
Read the review by New York Times’ Matt Zoller Seitz. Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure
admission requires a ticket.
Showtimes and online ticketing are available by clicking here!
BUGS! A RAINFOREST ADVENTURE
Now Showing through June 9, 2011
TI Founders IMAX® Theater, MNS’ Science Building (1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park)
Tiny critters make for big fun! This remarkable IMAX® film multiplies the bug world 250,000
times to provide a never-before seen view of their incredible environment. It’s a never-before-seen
view of how the now-giant bugs are born, eat, and fight for survival.
The film features two bugs - a praying mantis and a butterfly - hatched in the rainforest of Borneo.
Their lives intersect as they mature and deftly survive the treacherous jungle. Bugs! A Rainforest
Adventure provides a truly unique view of the insect world and its vital place in our ecosystem.
Details, photos and trailers for the film are available on the Official Bugs! site. The New York
Times review is available here. Click here for showtimes and to buy advance tickets online!
MATH MIDWAY
Now showing through May 10, 2011
MNS’ Nature Building (3535 E. Grand Ave. in Fair Park)
Math Midway = infinite fun!
But…time is running out to step right up and play games, test your skills, add in some fun and
(shhhhh!) learn a thing or two about math. You won’t believe your eyes - a tricycle with square
wheels! Funhouse mirrors that you control! Amazing Rings of Lasers!
Every game and activity is so exciting, so engaging… kids may not even realize they’re learning
basic math principles like geometry, number systems, abstract logic and probabilities!
Set up as a vivid carnival, the Math Midway consists of several colorful tents – each one
designed to engage and educate. Whether it’s the monkey biking across a tightrope of number
systems or the puzzle plaza, the Math Midway turns “math” to “mirth!”
Step right up and watch fun… and learning… multiply – carnival style!

4. Math Midway is FREE to members and included with the cost of general admission for non-
members.
MUMMIES: SECRETS OF THE PHARAOHS
Now playing through September 22, 2011
TI Founders IMAX® Theater, MNS’ Science Building (1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park)
Unwrap all the exotic secrets of the past and learn about new hope for the future! Mummies:
Secrets of the Pharaohs is part historic journey, part forensic adventure and entirely fascinating.
The film features incredible new discoveries made by researchers and explorers. Watch as
scientists piece together archeological and genetic clues to unlock the mysteries of ancient
Egyptian mummies.
Details, photos and trailers for the film are available on the official Mummies site. Film reviews
declare it “the best mummy movie yet” and “breathtaking.”
Showtimes and online ticketing are available by clicking here!
MY HOUSE CULTURAL EVENTS - CINCO DE MAYO
Friday May 13, 2011
11:00 a.m. – Noon
MNS Children’s Museum (1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park)
Feliz Cinco de Mayo a todos! (That’s “Happy May 5th to everyone!” in Spanish.) The MNS
Children’s Museum’s popular My House Cultural Events series continues with Celebrate Cinco
de Mayo! This flamboyant Mexican holiday honors the victory of the historical battle of 1862
between Mexico and France. It is considered Mexico’s Independence Day and is a symbol of
extreme Mexican pride and unity.
During Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Children’s Museum, kids under six will learn about the
exciting holiday and enjoy a lively performance by the Ballet Folklorico Dancers!
My House Cultural Events are FREE for members and included in the cost of general
admission.
SID THE SCIENCE KID MEMBER-ONLY PARTY
Sunday, May 15, 2011
9:00 a.m. – Noon
MNS’ Science Building (1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park)
Sid the Science Kid is a TV star like no other, and he’s ready for his MNS close-up! The PBS
character will meet exclusively with Museum members on one day only.

5. On every episode of the hit PBS show, Sid ponders a new question ("Why are my shoes
shrinking?" "Why do bananas get mushy?") before investigating the answer with his adorable
friends. Sid the Science Kid also uses music and humor to engage children's natural curiosity
about science in everyday life.
This party is for MNS members only, and includes a meet and greet and photo opportunities with
Sid - so bring your cameras! The party also includes a showing of MNS’ popular Fire & Ice
program, a viewing of some of “Sid’s” greatest hits on video and arts and crafts.
Join MNS today and join the all the “Sid” fun on May 15!
SUMMER CHILDREN’S ROGRAMS
Monday, June 13 – Friday, August 19, 2011
MNS’ Science Building (1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park)
Summer is right around the corner – and it’s never too early to get a jump on the school break!
MNS offers summer programs for children ages six months to sixth grade!
Little Explorers programs are for children six months to four years and their adult companions.
Discovery Camp, Jr. is for toddlers ages three and four, while K-sixth graders will have fun with
learning at Discovery Camp. Before and after care are available for Discovery Camp.
The Little Explorers programs offer little ones ages six months to four years a chance to play,
craft and learn along with their adult care-givers. Interactive themes and age-appropriate
activities nurture children’s natural curiosity and foster an early love of learning. Little
Explorers are divided into two groups – Scribbles and Dribbles and Little Leonardos.
Scribbles and Dribbles are for children six months to 35 months and their adult companions. Its
theme for summer 2011 is Mini Masters. Each week will focus on a nature painting by a famous
artist. The tiny artists will create their own versions of the masterpieces, hear a coordinating
story, then join in for music and motion! Scribbles & Dribbles’ 45 minute classes are offered
once a week in an eight week session. Class choices are available for Monday through Thursday
at either 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.
Little Leonardos is the Museum’s program for three and four-year-olds. The theme for summer
2011 is Inventors’ Workshop. Each hour long class is offered on eight consecutive Fridays, June
17 through August 12 at either 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. The program combines science and art in
unique, fun ways.
Discovery Camp, Jr. camps are week-long, half-day sessions (Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. -
noon) for children ages three to four years. This summer’s Discover Camp, Jr. takes campers all

6. across the country – without ever leaving Dallas. The overall theme is Road Trip, USA, and
allows campers to explore the animals, landscapes, history and fun offered in the different
regions of our vast nation. The “road trip” is arranged in the
Each week-long, full-day (Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) Discovery Camp session
provides a different focus and unique activities for campers kindergarten through sixth grade.
Camp sessions are specifically designed for distinct age groups to maximize each child’s
experience. Children can travel back 65 million years, hit the high seas, experience real super
powers or dabble in magic potions! Before and after care are available, and begin at 8:30 a.m.
and go until 5:00 p.m.
Visit our web site to find out more about dates, themes, before and after care and costs.
Registration is also available online, via telephone at 214-428-5555 or through registration forms
to send through snail mail.
PLANETARIUM SHOWS
Planetarium Building (1620 First Ave. in Fair Park)
In April we celebrate fifty years of manned space missions. It’s the perfect time to reap the
benefits of galactic exploration and learn more about our amazing universe. The MNS
Planetarium offers the ideal way to learn all the beautiful names for those bright objects in the sky.
Planetarium shows include:
Universe gives an historical look at how we have envisioned the universe though the ages. We
visit some of the ancient sites where our ancestors erected great structures with special
astronomical significance. Finally we look at the Universe through the eyes of today's science
and space explorers to build up a spectacular overview of the heavens.
Wonders of the Universe peers deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space
Telescope and travels back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this
breathtaking excursion you'll witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most
wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. As your travels continue, you'll
fly deep into our own Milky Way galaxy and return home to Earth on a spectacular tour
through the solar system.
Texas Night Sky is an informal, narrated introduction to the wonders of the sky featuring a
view as it may appear tonight in your own backyard. Learn which planets, stars, and
constellations are currently visible, the unique stories behind their names, and tips on how to
locate them in the night sky. As night-time views change as the calendar changes, so do our
shows!
Secrets of the Sun allows audiences to experience an intimate look at the role the sun plays in
the life of our Solar System. From the nuclear forces churning at the heart of the sun to the
mass ejections of solar material into the surrounding space, we will experience the power of the
sun and its impact on the planets and ultimately life on Earth. We will trace the life cycle of the
sun itself, going back to its beginnings and moving forward in time to its eventual death.

7. Cosmic Safari The search for life in the universe begins as we travel to yet undiscovered
planets in the far reaches of space. In differing environmental conditions, you'll discover what
living creatures might look like on worlds very different from our own. From the giant insect-
like life forms on low-gravity planets, to the highly muscular star-shaped creatures on high-
gravity worlds, Cosmic Safari transforms scientific theory into exotic worlds filled with
fantastic creatures never before imagined.
Showtimes and advance tickets for the Planetarium are available online.
HAND-IN-HAND
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. throughout the school year
MNS Children’s Museum (1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park)
It’s so much more than just story time! Hand-in-Hand is a chance for preschoolers and adult
caregivers to play, dance, make arts and crafts and experience a new world of books every week.
This literacy-based drop-in program encourages each child’s imagination and curiosity. Each
week hear a new story, get jiggly with music, create coordinating crafts and enjoy fun activities!
Craft-making session follows story time.
10 – 10:30am - Gathering time
10:30am - Prompt: Opening music/motion, finger play and story time
10:45 - 11:30am – Crafts and activities
Themes for April and May include Creepy Critters, Outer Space and Spring Celebration.
Plus, Hand-in-Hand celebrates International Children’s Book Day during the entire month of
April! Great stories and special guests include:
• April 20, The Napping House by Audrey Wood
• April 27, Here in Space by David Milgrim
• May 9, Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? by Eric Carl
• May 18, Flower Garden by Eve Bunting
• May 25, The Hello Goodbye Window by Norton Juster
Hand-in-Hand is FREE to members and included with the cost of general admission for non-
members.
The 2010-2011 Hand-in-Hand season will complete on May 25 but will resume in fall 2011.
CHINASAURS
Opens May 26, 2011
MNS’ Science Building (1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park)

8. Travel to the Far East and back 65 Million years to the Mesozoic Era… and meet the
Chinasaurs - foreign creatures with exotic names that represent the very latest dinosaur
discoveries. Immerse yourself in the prehistoric past and learn why China is the current pinnacle
of paleontology.
Chinasaurs features more than 20 full-scale dinosaur skeletons – up to 42 feet long – and
fossilized dinosaur nests and eggs. Five animatronic Chinasaurs recreate from the Triassic,
Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods to life. Interactive dig pits, hands-on “touchable” fossils and
craft stations will further immerse you in the Chinasaurs experience!
Extend your journey to the past by enhancing your Chinasaurs visit with an IMAX® film! The
money-saving Double Dino package combines prehistoric China with ancient oceans by pairing
the Chinasaurs exhibit with the new IMAX® film, Sea Rex: Journey to a Prehistoric World.
Chinasaurs membership special!
Join, upgrade or renew a Family or Family Plus membership during Chinasaurs, and get fierce
dino-deals! Along with free admission to the museum, free passes to the IMAX® and Planetarium
shows and big savings on traveling exhibits… take advantage of these offers* and receive free
dinosaur visors, free passes to Chinasaurs, and exclusive offers for dinosaur-themed birthday
parties!
*offers vary based on level of membership
SEA REX: JOURNEY TO A PREHISTORIC WORLD
Opens May 26, 2011
TI Founders IMAX® Theater, MNS’ Science Building (1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park)
Dive into the dangerous seas that covered the Earth 200 million years ago! Sea Rex: Journey to
a Prehistoric World centers on a tour of a modern-day aquatic center. Soon the movie whisks
you back through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to discover creatures like the
powerful Liopleurodon, the long-necked Elasmosaurus, the “eye-lizard” Ophthalmosaurus, the
ferocious Prognathodon and the massive Shonisaurus.
Meet the larger-than-life creatures who swam the oceans 20 million years before dinosaurs
roamed the planet – the Sea Rexes - and be glad you can see them but they can’t see you!
A perfect companion to Chinasaurs, the money-saving Double Dino package combines Sea Rex
with Chinasaurs - the dinosaur exhibit that celebrates prehistoric China.
Details, photos and trailers for the film are available on the Official Sea Rex site.
Showtimes and online ticketing are available by clicking here!
MUSEM SLEEPOVERS

9. Little kids shouldn’t have ALL the fun! MNS has now enhanced its children ages 6-12 sleepover
offerings with the addition teen and young adult sleepovers. A whole new world of opportunities
opens up when the Museum closes for the night. Sleepovers offer after-hours, “behind-the-scenes”
access to intriguing exhibits, exclusive shows, and hands-on activities. Overnighters can explore
MNS in all sorts of new ways through secretive scavenger hunts in darkened galleries, make
“crafty” souvenirs to take home, charge their senses with a nighttime Electric Theater performance
or Fire and Ice show - and wake up with an eye-opening IMAX® film.
MNS sleepovers are great for schools, churches, scout troops, sports teams, and sororities – any
group that wants to bond and have fun. Sleepovers focus on learning, team building, and most
importantly entertainment! And the new MNS offerings provide even more age-appropriate
customized fun for different age groups – kids, teens and young adults! Packages also include a
late-night pizza snack and breakfast in the morning.
For more information about themes and how to register visit our web site.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
MNS children’s birthday parties are sure to go down in history! The Museum has several themes
from which to choose – all are fun, feature hands-on crafts and exciting new ways to explore the
Museum. Packages also include a private party room, museum admission for each guest, free
parking, and a party host.
And… for a limited time… MNS members can make your party “dino-mite” by incorporating
our Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit into the fun! Another great reason to join MNS today!
Click here to learn about birthday party pricing, options and availability.
GENERAL MUSEUM INFORMATION
Regular general exhibit admission is $10 for adults 18-61; $9 for seniors 62+ and students 12-17;
$7 for children 2-11; children under 2 are free; MNS members of all ages are admitted for free.
Military personnel and their families receive a $2 discount off MNS exhibit admission when
tickets are purchased at the box office with Military ID.
Dinosaurs Unearthed admission requires a surcharge in addition to the purchase of MNS
general exhibit admission; Non-members are $5, MNS members are $3. Children under 2 are
free.

10. IMAX® shows require additional tickets: $7 for adults 18-61 (member adults $6); $6 for seniors
62+, and students 12-17 (member seniors and students $5); $6 for children 2-11 (member
children $5). Children under 2 are free.
Planetarium tickets are $3.50 for non-member adults, students, seniors and children 2-11; $2.50
for member adults, students, seniors and children ages 2-11. Children under 2 are free.
Tickets for the Museum, IMAX® and Planetarium shows, and all special exhibits are available
online.
The Museum of Nature & Science campus is located in Fair Park. The Science Building is at 1318
S. 2nd Ave., the Nature Building is at 3535 Grand Ave., and the Planetarium is at 1620 First Ave.,
Dallas, TX, 75210.
Access MNS from Interstate 30 near downtown Dallas. Parking is inside Fair Park via Gate 5 or
Gate 6 and is always free, except during State Fair. MNS can also be accessed via the new
DART Green Line with stops at MLK, Jr. and Fair Park stations.
Public Contact Information: 214-428-5555 or natureandscience.org.
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About the Museum of Nature & Science
The Museum of Nature & Science – the result of a unique merger in 2006 between the Dallas
Museum of Natural History, The Science Place and the Dallas Children's Museum – is an AAM-
accredited non-profit educational organization located in Dallas's Fair Park. In support of its
mission to inspire minds through nature and science, the museum delivers exciting, engaging and
innovative visitor experiences through its education, exhibition, and research and collections
programming for children, students, teachers, families and life-long learners. The facility also
includes the TI Founders IMAX® Theater and a cutting-edge digital planetarium. The Museum of
Nature & Science is supported in part by funds from the City of Dallas Office of Cultural
Affairs, the Texas Commission on the Arts and HP. The Museum of Nature & Science also is
building a new $185-million museum on a 4.7-acre site in Victory Park to complement the Fair
Park facilities. To learn more about the Museum of Nature & Science, please visit
natureandscience.org.