Visiting Natural History Dinosaur Museum Phoenix Arizona
The Museum of Natural History is one of our kids favorite museums. It has the best collection of dinosaurs in Arizona. When you enter in the lobby right off the bat you will be greeted by the collection of large mammoths, mastodon, a one-toed horse, and fossils of turtles. From here you can then view the main attraction: Dinosaurs! There are three exhibits dedicated to these enormous creatures including:
Dinosaur Mountain this multi level exhibit features a mountain with dinosaurs atop, listen to the roars of the past and hear the rushing waterfall that happens every 20 min. Walk Through Time gallery takes you back in time to the formation of rocks and minerals, through time you can view mammal-like reptiles, see the Postosuchus and Placerias,animals that lived in the "petrified forest" millions of years ago. Learn the difference between rocks and minerals. Find out how the different types of rocks are formed. You can also see how life was for the early inhabitents of Arizona including the Paleoindian hunters who lived here over 13,000 years ago to the Hohokam farmers that operated until A.D. 1450 in the Native Peoples of the Past exhibit. Enter the doorway to Mesoamerican cultures and learn about the Ancient Cultures of Mexico. Kids also like the Poop Scene Investigation exhibit where you can view prehistoric poop inside a cave. Save $$ The Entertainment book often has two for one coupons for this activity. 35% Off the 2009 Entertainment Book and Free shipping! Phone:480-644-2230 Location: Mesa
Hours:$10 for adults, $6.00 for Kids (3+), kids under 3 free
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