Operation: Dinosaur

BREAKING NEWS: Masks no longer required for fully vaccinated visitors. Masks still required for visitors not fully vaccinated.

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ROAD CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

Please note Springfield Street, the road that leads to the museum’s entrance, is undergoing construction through the beginning of September. Expect lane reductions and some delays. Please follow the signs and instructions provided by the road crews.

Close-up illustration of a yellow dinosaur eye.

Illustration of a tyrannosaurus rex in a forest.

Illustration of a stegosaurus in a forest.

Illustration of a triceratops in a forest.

Illustration of a raptor dinosaur in a forest.

OPERATION: DINOSAUR

Saturday, June 12, 2021, 4 – 8 p.m.

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force often focuses its events and programs on STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For this event we are going to focus on an area of science we don’t often get a chance to explore – paleontology. In addition to learning about the nuts and bolts of aircraft, visitors can learn about the fossils and bones of dinosaurs! Join us for this FREE event as “larger than life” dinosaurs storm the museum. The event will include activities for the whole family, Jurassic-era themed simulator rides, giveaways and fun facts. Did you know that the quetzalcoatlus had a wingspan about the same length as the 1909 Wright Flyer? Learn this and other facts during the event on June 12, 2021.

A few dinosaurs will be in Buildings 2, 3 and 4 between 4 – 7 p.m. The museum will close at 8 p.m.

Some dinosaurs are as big as 9 ft. tall. These dinosaurs are very realistic and can move, blink, open their mouths and ROAR! For our visitors that may have sensory-sensitivity, Building 2 will be a “roar-free” zone.

Types of Dinosaurs

During this free event visitors can see

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Triceratops
Raptor
Stegosaurus
Carnotaurus
Baby Raptor

The dinosaurs will be at the museum between
4 – 7 p.m. However, please note the dinosaurs will occasionally take breaks throughout the evening.

Additional information available in the News Release

Giveaways

Giveaways include: dinosaur-themed bracelets, rings, stickers, tattoos, keychains, and eye-masks (while supplies last).

Special Thanks to

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
T.A.G. Art Company
David Hills

Some materials for the program are being provided through the generosity of the Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc.

Activities by location

Building 2

Stegosaurus
Baby Raptor
Dinosaur question game
Tornado demonstration
Simulators to include a ride titled “Dino Safari” (cost per ride)
Display with a paleontologist and geologist from Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Building 3

Raptor
Carnotaurus
Dinosaur-related giveaways (while supplies last)

Building 4

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Triceratops
Youth Fossil Dig
Simulators to include a Virtual Reality ride titled “Dive in Prehistoric Seas VR” (cost per ride)

Valkyrie Café
The Valkyrie Café will remain open until 7 p.m.
Dino nuggets added to the menu for this event.

Museum Store
The Museum Store will remain open until 8 p.m.

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