en-usCopyright (C) 2013 perotmuseum.orghttp://www.perotmuseum.org/The descriptionFrom paleontologists rebuilding prehistoric animals to workers bending steel and pouring concrete, the exhibit explores the...http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2013/05/last-chance-to-explore-building-the-building-temporary-exhibit-before-it-closes-may-12.htmlMon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500A nationally recognized green building guidance and assessment program, Green Globes helps commercial building owners advance...http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2013/05/perot-museum-achieves-green-globes-highest-possible-ranking-for-sustainable-building-design.htmlThu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500Odd Bots, Robot Warriors and Owldroid are just a few of the creative team names for competitors who will take the stage Jan. 12...http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2013/01/perot-museum-of-nature-and-science-host-first-lego-league-2012-championship-robotics-tournament-at-the-hockaday-school.htmlWed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600With the popular Perot Museum of Nature and Science quickly becoming the hot spot for all ages and interests, extended hours will be offered on select dates giving museum goers more time to explore the stunning 180,000-square-foot museum.http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2012/12/extended-holiday-hours.htmlFri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600Attending today’s announcement were Margot and Ross Perot and their daughter, Carolyn Perot Rathjen, chair of the Perot Museum board of directors, along with museum CEO Nicole G. Small and Jones family members.http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2012/12/jones-gift-to-perot-museum.htmlSun, 16 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600From dinosaurs, gigantic gems and a leap frog forest, to wild weather, virtual sports and 30 adventures underground and through space, Dallas ' Perot Museum captures the spirit of science and excites all ageshttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2012/12/perot-museum-of-nature-and-science-opens-december-1.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2012 10:00:00 -0600From dinosaurs, gigantic gems and a leap frog forest, to wild weather, virtual sports and 3D adventures underground and through space, Dallas’ Perot Museum captures the spirit of science and excites all ages.http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2012/11/living-museum.htmlWed, 14 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0600State-of-the-art 4K digital projection theater to feature 2D and 3D National Geographic films, plus media get first look at paleontology, bird and universe halls http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2012/11/perot-museum-unveils-the-hoglund-foundation-theater.htmlTue, 30 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0500Nobel medals find new home at Dallas science museum, serving as inspiration for young (and older) patrons to pursue and achieve distinction through science careershttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2012/10/perot-museum-receives-nobel-prize-medals.htmlTue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell previewed an exhibit of some of Alaska’s oldest residents, one of which is the first of its kind known to the world. The exhibit is housed in the T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall, at the new Perot Museum of Nature and http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2012/10/treadwell-visits-alaska-dinosaurs-100912.htmlWed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500Media get sneak peek at lobby with “dancing water” molecules, 35-foot-long dinosaur skeleton, outdoor plaza area with leap-frog, musical forest, and Texas-driven landscape design.http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2012/09/opening-early.htmlThu, 20 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0500“Technology is not just in the background at the Perot Museum, it is a central part of our mission and the experience,” said Nicole G. Small.http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2012/09/dell-donates.htmlWed, 12 Sep 2012 10:30:00 -0500Guide offering field trips, 3-D films, outreach, distance learning and program extensionshttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2012/08/teachers-guide.htmlFri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500Flexibility of dynamic new logo and use of bold brackets will allow Perot Museum to use innumerable images, reflecting a multitude of science topics, programs, services and collectionshttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2012/05/brand-launch.htmlThu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500Museum leaders also unveil flythrough video, created by Lockheed Martinhttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2012/02/media-first-look.htmlThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600Announcement comes minutes after Museum reveals Moody Foundation’s $6 million gift to name Children’s Museum and Forum http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/11/mns-surpasses-185-million-goal.htmlThu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600Visitors will get a sneak peek at Perot Museum’s 11 galleries, including chance to “fly like a bird,” try out a myoelectric arm and much morehttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/11/dinner-wild-gala-sell-out.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500New species will be named in honor of the Perot family’s generosity to the Museumhttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/10/new-species.htmlFri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500Retail and online store will offer thousands of enticing items at all price points appealing to everyone from toddlers to lifelong learnershttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/10/event-network.htmlThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500Highland Capital and Atmos Energy to be acknowledged as co-sponsors of Dinner in the Wild “Night at the Museum” gala and will receive naming rights at Perot Museumhttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/09/highland-atmos.htmlFri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Wolfgang Puck Catering’s sister division Restaurant Associates to operate museum café; Museum to begin taking special-event reservations on January 2, 2012http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/09/wolfgang-puck.htmlWed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500Goal of two gifts is to inspire creativity and curiosity in children and introduce them to exciting career opportunitieshttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/07/chase-donation.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500“Let’s get it done” becomes battle cry as Museum leader announces unique matching opportunity that could maximize every gift up to four times; tickets, sponsorships and donations of all sizes made by December 31, 2011 could benefit from matchhttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/06/challenge-grant.htmlThu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500The Michael Andretti Foundation presents Racing Round-Up to benefit Perot Museum and Speedway Children's Charitieshttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/05/racing-round-up.htmlTue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500Engaging exhibits to help inspire students to “light bulb moments” of innovationhttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/05/ti-hall.htmlTue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500General contractor Balfour Beatty to install approximately 450 8’- x 30’-foot concrete panels – each weighing 8 tons – over next nine months http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/05/building-skin.htmlWed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500Ross and Margot Perot make the “official call” instructing Balfour Beatty tower crane operator to hoist steel beam atop Victory Park facility http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/03/topping-out.htmlThu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600Museum launches “Every Dollar Counts…Twice!” campaign and invites community to double impact of every dollar givenhttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/02/anonymous-donor.htmlSun, 27 Feb 2011 18:00:00 -0600The Rees-Jones Foundation Announces Second Gift in Two Years Totaling $25 Million to Perot Museum of Nature http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2011/01/rees-jones-gift.htmlThu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600Looking for a one-size-fits-all holiday gift? Come help build a new science museumhttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2010/12/architectural-award.htmlTue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600Annual Dinner in the Wild fundraising event – which is already SOLD OUT – heads to new frontier for celebration of moon, stars, flights of fancy and morehttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2010/11/fly-me-to-the-moon.htmlWed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500Campaign chair Forrest Hoglund has challenged the fundraising team to raise the final $50 million to reach the $185-million goal on an accelerated schedule, to be accomplished before the new museum opens.http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2010/08/final-fifty-campaign.htmlWed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500Additions come at critical time as Museum strengthens Fair Park operations and builds $185-million museum at Victory Parkhttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2010/07/terrell-falk-elisabeth-galley.htmlMon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500April 26, 2010 - Major construction gets under way on the Perot Museum of Nature http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2010/04/notice-to-proceed.htmlMon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500Museum uses specially created Rube Goldberg-inspired contraption – featuring T-Rex, geodes and planets – to break groundhttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2009/11/breaking-ground.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600Annual fundraising event to commemorate groundbreaking of $185-million Victory Park facility; ticket sales top 1,000 mark before invitations mailedhttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2009/11/the-ultimate-dig.htmlThu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600Pritzker Prize Laureate Thom Mayne and Morphosis team with landscape architectural firm Talley Associates to create “living museum” inspired by nature and sciencehttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2009/09/designs-model-unveiled.htmlThu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500Museum unveils building construction team; expects to break ground by year’s endhttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2009/05/balfour-beatty-selected.htmlWed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500The Museum of Nature http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2008/10/tom-hunt-energy-hall-plans.htmlThu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500Victory Park facility to be named the Perot Museum of Nature and Sciencehttp://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2008/05/perot-children-gift.htmlFri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500Legendary entrepreneur and philanthropist T. Boone Pickens has contributed $10 million to the Museum of Nature http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2008/02/pickens-contributes-10-million.htmlThu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600Calling him a “world-class visionary whose unforgettably bold work will change the landscape of North Texas,” officials from the Museum of Nature http://www.perotmuseum.org/about-the-perot/newsroom/news-releases/2008/01/architect-named-for-new-facility.htmlTue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600