T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator Exhibition
Step into a world where giants ruled at T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator Exhibition, hosted by the Bullock Texas State History Museum! This thrilling event invites visitors of all ages to experience the awe of standing next to life-sized models of T. rex, including hatchlings and a juvenile. You'll marvel at a massive feathered T. rex and discover speedy, smaller relatives that will ignite your imagination!
- Go hands-on with interactive stations: blend your own dinosaur roar, bring fossils to life with cutting-edge projections, and explore a prehistoric environment as you guide a virtual T. rex!
- Investigate real fossil casts and use virtual tools like CT scanners and microscopes for a deeper dive into dinosaur mysteries.
- Enjoy a digital guide packed with accessibility options and translations in over 40 languages.
- The exhibit is an epic adventure curated by the American Museum of Natural History—perfect for families, young scientists, and anyone ready to unleash their inner paleontologist!
Don't miss this dino-mite experience—it's a roaring good time for everyone!
The Venue
Welcome to the Bullock Texas State History Museum, where the rich tapestry of Texas comes alive through vibrant and ever-changing exhibits. Immerse yourself in over 16,000 years of Texas history, from the era of its earliest inhabitants to the excitement of the space age, all within a stunning setting in the heart of Austin.
At the Bullock Museum, every visit offers something new. The museum showcases meticulously curated artifacts on loan from museums and private collectors, ensuring a fresh experience with each trip. Explore three expansive floors of galleries designed to guide you through Texas’s epic story—the land and cultures that shaped it, the battles fought for independence, and the diverse communities that built Texas’s identity.
- Dynamic exhibits: Marvel at more than 700 original artifacts, including Indigenous tools, rare mission gates, and remnants from the famed French ship La Belle.
- Special exhibitions: Discover rotating galleries featuring everything from Texas wildlife art to tributes honoring African American artists and military history.
- Interactive experiences: Catch a thrilling film in the IMAX® Theatre, enjoy multisensory shows in the Texas Spirit Theater, or shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and enjoy a meal at The Star Cafe.
- Iconic artifacts: Admire treasures like the original Goddess of Liberty statue from the Capitol, a vintage windmill, and a 1940s Texan airplane soaring above the grand atrium.
- Educational fun for all ages: Walk through history with galleries that highlight Indigenous cultures, Texas’s fight for independence, and its modern role in the nation.
Location
Open Hours
- monday10 AM-5 PM
- tuesday10 AM-5 PM
- wednesday10 AM-5 PM
- thursday10 AM-5 PM
- friday10 AM-5 PM
- saturday10 AM-5 PM
- sunday10 AM-5 PM