Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family

Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family

Location

Grand Rapids Public Museum

272 Pearl St. NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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Admission

Included with admission

Event Type

Recurring Event (Daily)

About This Event

The Tyrannosaurus Rex is only ONE type of Tyrannosaur. This family of ferocious predators comes in all shapes and sizes from around the globe, and some of them are new, like the crested Guanlong from China. Researchers are changing and challenging our understanding of the evolution of these iconic, well-loved dinosaurs every day.In Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, you can catch up on the latest knowledge about the “most feared and revered” of all dinosaurs. Learn about the most significant discoveries in paleontology over the last decade, experience the scale of these creatures, and have fun in an immersive, hands-on environment.
 
What you'll encounter in this exhibit:

















  • Real tyrannosaur specimens 




  • Five complete tyrannosaur cast skeletons 




  • A life-sized Guanlong diorama, newly discovered, and one of the earliest tyrannosaurs




  • Hands-on fossil casts 




  • Large-scale projections of tyrannosaurs that allow you to stand alongside these amazing predators 




  • Interactive and educational games and screens