Nov 29 – Nov 30

Paleo Blitz

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Nov. 29 & Nov. 30 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Move over Black Friday! A Paleo Blitz is coming to the Institute, and it’s going to be dino-mite!

Join us for a thrilling celebration of all things dinosaurs, fossils, and more to spark your inner paleontologist. Experiences during this event include:

🦴 Fossil or Faux?: Get hands-on with REAL fossils and replicas as you discover why casts are a staple in museums and for paleontologists

🔥 Food from Hell: Use cards to craft a food web and unravel the complexities of the Hell Creek ecosystem

🦈 Megalodon Mania: Handle REAL fossils from the mighty Megalodon and unleash your creativity by making your own sea monster to take home

🦖 Dino Defense Design: Learn about the incredible defenses of herbivore dinosaurs, then channel your inner designer to create a plant-eater who could withstand a T. rex attack

🦕 Dakota’s Incredible Journey: Discover the captivating story of Dakota, a dinosaur with preserved soft tissues, and create a rubbing of an Edmontosaurus skin cast

🔎 Paleo Scavenger Hunt: Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt to uncover treasures throughout the museum

Activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

To keep the roar-some fun going, add a visit to the exploreLAB during your trip, our dinosaur headquarters!

Our exploreLAB programs offer an immersive journey into prehistoric wonders and live ecosystems with Tour the Jurassic, Live Bug Feeding, Dinos Drawn Wrong, and Diets of the Giants. Perfect for paleo and bug enthusiasts, each program invites you to get up close with live insects, touch real dinosaur fossils, and discover the marvels of both the prehistoric and natural world. Prepare to dive into hands-on learning that will excite explorers of all ages!

Tickets to the exploreLAB are $5 for adults, children (ages 2-12), and seniors (65+) for non-members. $1 for children under 2 for non-members. Tickets for Family or Companion Members are $4 for adults, children (ages 2-12), and seniors (65+) and free for children under 2. Back Stage, All Access, and Galactic Members are free. Non-members must also pay general museum admission.

Or enjoy a seasonally-themed or night sky tour in the Acheson Planetarium! Tickets to the planetarium range in price from $1 - $5 per person and can be purchased at the front desk upon arrival or in advance online.

Nov 29 – Nov 30
Mapped location of Paleo Blitz
Cranbrook Institute of Science 39221 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304
(248) 645-3200

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