T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator Exhibition
Get ready to step back in time at T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator Exhibition! This immersive experience brings the Cretaceous period to life at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, where visitors of all ages can come face-to-face with Tyrannosaurus rex in ways you’ve never seen before.
Highlights include:
- Massive Life-Sized T. Rex Model – Encounter a fearsome, feathered predator straight from the latest scientific discoveries.
- Meet the Family – See reconstructions of T. rex hatchlings and a juvenile, and discover how these dinosaurs grew from vulnerable youngsters into the ultimate apex predators.
- Engaging Interactives – Try out a “roar mixer” to imagine the sounds of T. rex, explore fossil casts at the investigation station, and watch a life-sized animation that responds to your movements.
- Learn the Science – Delve into the latest research with fossil displays, virtual tools, and hands-on activities that reveal how paleontologists study these ancient giants.
Created by the American Museum of Natural History, this exhibition is packed with fun, education, and plenty of prehistoric thrills—perfect for families, science buffs, and dinosaur fans alike.
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