T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator Exhibition
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure that will blow your mind! This incredible exhibition brings the legendary Tyrannosaurus rex to life like never before through massive life-sized models, fascinating fossil casts, and super engaging interactive displays that the whole family will love.
You'll come face-to-face with a jaw-dropping full-scale T. rex complete with feather patches, plus adorable fluffy hatchlings and a gangly four-year-old juvenile that looks more like a turkey than a fearsome predator. The exhibition takes you on an amazing journey through the entire tyrannosaur family tree, revealing how these small, speedy dinosaurs evolved into the bone-crunching mega-predators we know today.
The fun really kicks into high gear with the interactive features! Mix and match animal sounds at the roar mixer to imagine what T. rex actually sounded like, watch a skeleton spring to life in an incredible shadow theater, and get up close with a life-sized T. rex animation that responds to your movements. At the Investigation Station, you can examine real fossil casts using virtual CT scanners, microscopes, and measuring tools to unlock the secrets of T. rex biology and behavior.
This spectacular exhibition runs daily through March 2026 and is organized by the world-renowned American Museum of Natural History. Whether you're a dinosaur superfan or just looking for an unforgettable educational adventure, this is one prehistoric party you won't want to miss!
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