Dinosaur Discovery explores the world of modern paleontology and the discoveries that reveal how dinosaurs lived, moved and behaved. Everything we know about these prehistoric animals comes from fossils unearthed by paleontologists. These scientists study ancient life by examining their finds and piecing together clues from the past. This exhibit was developed by the Virginia Museum of Natural History. 

Visitors may:

• Examine real and replica fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals
• Act like a paleontologist and uncover replica fossils in a dig pit
• Navigate the gallery with a scavenger hunt 
• Dress up like a paleontologist 
• Create your own dinosaur and give it a scientific name 
• Explore the book nook and read about dinosaurs 

Check out the video below for a virtual tour of our newest exhibit!