Explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs with expert presentations, family-friendly workshops and passport stations, a special dinner, and much more. Use this link to register for events, lectures, and workshops.
This year's special guest is Dr. Kirk R. Johnson, Sant Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. Johnson received his Ph.D. in geology and paleobotany from Yale University in 1989. He conducted postdoctoral research in the rainforests of northern Australia before joining the Denver Museum of Natural History in 1991. Johnson's research focuses on fossil plants, the environmental effects of the dinosaur-smiting asteroid, and the birth and death of biomes.
Friday, March 27
5:30 - 8 p.m.
For MOR Members Only
Members are invited us for a special evening dedicated to MOR members to kick off the 5th annual Dinosaurs and MOR! Festival.
Start with fun and engaging Paleo Passport stations to collect passport stamps at all stations to receive a Jr. Paleontologist Certificate signed by MOR’s Dr. John Scannella. For those aged 10+, watch a show in the Taylor Planetarium.
Enjoy a book signing with special guest Dr. Kirk R. Johnson and author and illustrator Ted Rechlin.
Join in on a special presentation in the Hager Auditorium.
Many of the weekend’s world-class paleontology guest speakers will be present to meet.
Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | All Ages
Included with membership/admission
Enjoy paleo-passport activity stations throughout the Siebel Dinosaur Complex and view Dinosaurs A Story of Survival in the Taylor Planetarium. Some passport stations will have touchable material, microscope stations, and short activities.
Collect passport stamps at all stations to receive a Jr. Paleontologist Certificate signed by MOR’s Dr. John Scannella upon completion.
Paleo Passport Station participants may include:
Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Hager Auditorium
Over two days, numerous renowned paleontologists will deliver engaging presentations on various topics within their field of expertise. Each presentation will be 30 minutes long, followed by a Q&A session, making for a fun and engaging experience for all attendees. We’ll be auctioning paleo-themed items during the breaks, assuming they haven’t fossilized by then.
One-Day Pass
Two-Day Pass
Museum General admission is included in the Lecture Series pricing for non-members.
Purchase a one or two-day passThe list of presenters will be published soon.
Don't miss a chance to dive into the prehistoric world with workshop activities for all ages, from dinosaur dioramas to terrarium building in the Redstart Classroom.
Prices vary and registration is required. Museum General admission is included in the Workshop pricing for non-members.
Saturday, March 28
6:15 p.m.
Inspiration Hall inside MSU’s Norm Asbjornson Hall
Step back in time for an unforgettable evening with Dr. Kirk R. Johnson, Sant Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, and enjoy his presentation titled Ice Age Rockies. There will be a live fundraising auction and a special appeal to support the museum’s paleontology mission.
Member: $45/youth, $55/adult
Non-Member: $55/youth, $65/adult
MSU Student: $45/student
