T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator Exhibition
Step back in time and come face-to-face with the legendary T. rex at the Bullock Texas State History Museum's "T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator" exhibition! This interactive experience features life-sized models—including a massive, feathered T. rex—fossil casts, and engaging activities for visitors of all ages.
- Marvel at detailed reconstructions of T. rex hatchlings and juveniles, offering a rare glimpse into the dinosaur family's evolution.
- Get hands-on at the Investigation Station, where you can explore real fossil casts with virtual tools like CT scanners, microscopes, and more.
- Roar along with the T. rex using a dynamic "roar mixer" and step into a shadow theater where bones and life-size animations spring to life right before your eyes.
- Discover how a vulnerable young T. rex transformed into Earth's most powerful predator, and learn about its senses, social behaviors, and amazing journey through time.
- Perfect for families, dino enthusiasts, and anyone ready for a prehistoric adventure!
Brought to Austin by the American Museum of Natural History, the exhbition runs from October 18, 2025 to March 8, 2026, offering a truly jaw-dropping look at the most iconic dinosaur in history.
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