Join us for a hands-on activity 'Dino, Di-NOT', and a Fact or Fiction activity surrounding Spinosaurus and dinosaurs in general (includes various models, casts, fossils) Poetry pop-upĭo dinosaurs inspire you? Find out at this poetry pop-up with the Field’s poet-in-residence Eric Elshtain and his trusty typewriter. In this Grainger Science Hub exhibit, visitors can examine one of the caudal vertebrae fossils that helped to support the tail of this massive dinosaur. The Field Museum’s specimen is still the most complete example of Brachiosaurus ever found, and is the holotype - the fossil that defines the species. Holotype Brachiosaurusĭiscovered by the Field Museum's first paleontologist Elmer Riggs, Brachiosaurus altithorax continues to be one of the most rare and elusive long-necked dinosaur fossils. Grab a guide at the info desk with clues to seek out five real specimens featured in the show. See our prehistoric world brought to life like never before through a partnership with AppleTV+ and Prehistoric Planet 2. Stop by and learn how you can help make Science Happen Here! Prehistoric Scavenger Hunt *Scientific discussion no dinosaurs will actually be fighting in Stanley Field Hall Giving Day Table Paleontologist Jingmai O’Connor, PhD, the Field’s Curator of Fossil Reptiles and paleo-artist Ted Rechlin will introduce us to the Field’s newest dinosaur, the Spinosaurus! Plus, make sure you join us for a clash for the crown with our Dino Fight Night* event! rex.Īnd don't forget to wear your best dino gear - costumes encouraged! Activities Schedule All About the Spinosaurus + Dino Fight Night The event will feature dinosaur trivia games, a poetry station, a book fair, and presentations from the Field’s dinosaur curator Jingmai O’Connor, PhD, and paleoartist Ted Rechlin as they share fun facts and explore who would win in a fight between Spinosaurus and T. rex, Máximo the Titanosaur, and all the other dinos that make the Field so special. Dino Fest is the official start of summer at the Field Museum, not only to welcome our newest dinosaur friend hailing all the way from the Cretaceous but also to celebrate SUE the T.

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