DinoLab: Dig, Build, Learn

Step back in time at DinoLab, a two-day celebration of all things dinosaur! WonderLab is turning prehistoric with hands-on activities, science exploration, and creative workshops designed for dino enthusiasts. Choose from three exciting, hour-long, ticketed sessions—plus enjoy bonus dinosaur-themed activities free with museum admission throughout the day!

DinoLab: Dig, Build, Learn is made possible by generous support from Morgenstern Books.

Note: Dino-Lab is a ticketed add-on program, and the Dino-Lab ticket price includes museum admission for the child participant. Only children need a Dino-Lab ticket. Parents do not need a Dino-Lab ticket, but they do need regular museum admission.

Children: Need a Dino-Lab ticket (includes museum admission).
Parents: Do not need a Dino-Lab ticket.
Parents: Do need regular museum admission.

Dino-Lab Sessions- Tickets and Advance Registration Required
Dino Diorama (Ages 3 – 6)
Young explorers can build a take-home prehistoric scene using miniature dinosaurs, natural elements, and sensory-friendly materials. Perfect for imaginative play and early science discovery

Micro Dino Dig (Ages 6 and up)
Dig into science as you uncover accurate, 3D-printed mini dinosaur skeletons from the Cretaceous Period. Learn about excavation techniques, fossil science, and what it’s like to study ancient life.

Build a Mesozoic Era Terrarium (Ages 8 and up)
Design and plan your own prehistoric habitat! Learn about Mesozoic flora and ecosystems while crafting a living terrarium to take home. A great blend of nature and art.

Free with Admission: Drop-In Dino Activities
In addition to ticketed programs, all WonderLab visitors can enjoy these dino-themed, drop-in experiences throughout the museum:

Dino Prints – Use coffee playdough to stamp out dinosaur tracks and create textured fossils.

Dino Eggs – Discover what’s hidden inside baking soda dino eggs! Add vinegar to trigger a fizzy chemical reaction and reveal a mini dinosaur or fossil to take home.

Fossil Rubbings – Use real fossils and casts to create your own Mesozoic Era scene with crayons and paper.

Reserve your ticketed session early—spots will go fast!
Museum admission is required for free activities. WonderLab members receive discounts on ticketed sessions. Full schedule and tickets available at wonderlab.org

DinoLab: Dig, Build, Learn is made possible by generous support from Morgenstern Books.