Tryannosaurus Rex Skeleton Photo

 

Kenosha Public Museums

Upcoming Events

Kenosha Public Museums offer many cultural and educational activities throughout the year.

DinoFlicks at the DDM

Free tickets available on a first-come first-served basis beginning at Noon on the day of the show at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. Refreshments available.

The Land That Time Forgot

Saturday, November 28, 2009; 2pm

During World War I, a German U-boat sinks a British ship and takes the survivors on board. After it takes a wrong turn, the submarine takes them to the unknown land of Caprona, where they find dinosaurs and neanderthals. (1975) Seating is limited; free tickets are available beginning at Noon on November 28 at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum on a first-come first-served basis. Refreshments will be available.

T.Rex Walks Again

Saturday, December 26, 2009; 2pm

Dr. Thomas Carr and the Dinosaur Discovery Museum appear in this National Geographic Channel program focusing on how a tiny Tyrannosaurus rex baby can grow into a 6-ton super carnivore. Scientists work together to uncover the truth about this creature and to create the world's most accurate model of a walking juvenile T.rex.

Santasaurus and Friends

Friday, December 4, 2009; 5:30pm-7:30pm

Members only event! Free program for you and your family to greet Santasaurus! Don't forget your camera! You'll also enjoy a flashlight gallery tour, dino-cartoons, dino-carols, and a whole lot of dino-fun! Hot dogs, chips and dino-treats will be available, too. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Museums. Call to register for the free Members Only event at 262-653-4140.

Family Highlight Tour

Saturday, December 19, 2009; 3pm-4pm

If you and your family have not yet toured the Dinosaur Discovery Museum with curator of education Chris DeSantis, you shouldn't miss this free family event! Explore the age of dinosaurs, touch real fossils, and meet "Little Clint," the youngest T-rex, with skull and post-cranial bones, ever found.