T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator Exhibition
Get ready to roar with excitement at the T. rex: The Ultimate Predator Exhibition This thrilling exhibit takes you on a journey through the life of the most iconic dinosaur in history. Visitors can explore life-size models, fossil casts, and engaging interactives that bring the T. rex to life.
Highlights include:
- A massive life-sized T. rex model with patches of feathers, giving you a glimpse into what this prehistoric predator really looked like.
- Reconstructions of T. rex hatchlings and a four-year-old juvenile, showcasing the transformation from adorable, fluffy creature to mighty hunter.
- Interactive experiences like a 'roar mixer' where you can blend sounds to imagine the T. rex's roar, and a shadow theater featuring a floor projection of an adult T. rex skeleton coming to life.
- A life-sized animation of T. rex in its natural habitat, responding to visitors' movements.
- A tabletop 'Investigation Station' where you can explore fossil casts with virtual tools.
Whether you're a dinosaur enthusiast, a curious kid, or just someone looking for a fun day out, this exhibition is sure to captivate and educate!
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