DINO DAYS
Dino Days at the Perot Museum
September 5-6, 2026
This Labor Day weekend, enjoy all things dinos at the Perot Museum! Enjoy dino-themed activities, food and drinks, plus the 3D film T. REX, which explores the life and times of the “Greatest of All Tyrants.” Explore, discover, and dig into prehistoric fun for the entire family!
Tickets: Activities throughout the Museum are included with general admission. Make sure to add the 3D “T. REX” film to your visit for the full dino weekend experience!
T. REX Screening
Add to your visit!
Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT.
Showtimes: 11:30am and 1:20pm
Hands-On Activities
Engage with special dino-themed activities in the following halls:
Moody Family Children’s Museum (Lower Level)
“Dino Puzzles” | Available throughout the day
Lamar Hunt Family Sports Hall (Lower Level)
“Dig Those Dinos” | 10am-2pm
T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall (Level 4)
“Out of the Lab” | 11:30am-2:30pm
Learn about our paleontology team’s excavation, prep, and conservation process first-hand, featuring Dr. Ron Tykoski, vice president of science and curator of vertebrate paleontology, and Dr. Dori Contreras, director of paleontology & curator of paleobotany.
Café Specials
Enjoy a special dino-inspired Café menu featuring:
- Pterodactyl Wings
- Dino Thumbprint Cookies
- Prehistoric Pizza
- T. rex Burger
- Jurassic Juice
- Dino Nuggets Kids Meal
