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Events for Monday, January 9, 2012
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Times, dates or prices may change.  Please confirm events before attending.



Permanent Exhibits

► Exhibits -
Permanent

Texas Dinosaurs
Enjoy a light-hearted look at dinosaurs in contemporary culture. Displays include examples of how dinosaurs appear in our everyday life - millions of years after their extinction.

Ages 3+

Where: Dallas - Museum of Nature & Science
When: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Info: 214-428-5555, info@dmnhnet.org, http://www.natureandscience.org/
Cost: Adults/$10, children (3-12)/$7, children under 3/free, seniors/$9. Parking is free.

Little Urban Farm
Little Urban Farm will vividly illustrate to children and families the crucial role that farms play in all our lives.
The exhibit features everything from seeding to harvesting and learning all about the importance of providing good stewardship of the earth's natural resources.

Ages 0-8

Where: Dallas - Museum of Nature & Science
When: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Info: 214-428-5555, info@dmnhnet.org, http://www.natureandscience.org/
Cost: Adults/$10, children (3-12)/$7, children under 3/free, seniors/$9. Parking is free.

KIDSPACE®
KIDSPACE provides an informal atmosphere for children and families to play, explore, and learn together. The exhibit includes a fishing pier, grocery store, water works and more.

Ages 0-6

Where: Fort Worth - Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
When: Daily
Info: 817-255-9300, http://www.fortworthmuseum.org/
Cost: Museum admission is $14/adults and $10/children (3-12) & seniors. Children 2 and under are free.



Special Exhibits

► Exhibits -
Temporary

Bob the Builder™- Project: Build It!
Bob, an upbeat cartoon handyman, and his “Can-Do Crew” of friends and machines appear in kid-sized, three-dimensional figures that will lead children through various tasks, projects and missions. Bob the Builder – Project: Build It! fosters creativity and coordination through open-ended, discovery-based activities. Visitors will manipulate tools, build, explore and role-play – all while learning about teamwork, construction and conservation.

Ages 3+

Where: Dallas - Museum of Nature & Science
When: Through 1/8/12; Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Info: 214-428-5555, info@dmnhnet.org, http://www.natureandscience.org/
Cost: Adults/$10, children (3-12)/$7, children under 3/free, seniors/$9. Parking is free.

Planet Shark: Predator or Prey
This out-of-water experience takes you through the murky myths and fascinating facts which have surrounded sharks for centuries. You’ll see explanations and examinations of almost every aspect of the shark – from evolution and biology to popular culture. You’ll gain a whole new level of respect for the ocean’s oldest and deadliest predator.

Ages 6+

Where: Dallas - Museum of Nature & Science
When: Through 9/16/12; Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Info: 214-428-5555, info@dmnhnet.org, http://www.natureandscience.org/
Cost: Adults/$10, children (3-12)/$7, children under 3/free, seniors/$9. Parking is free.



Special Events

► Special Events

Free Funday Monday

Experience state-of-the-art interactive exhibits, race your friends through virtual-reality gamebike adventures, catch a deep sea fish in the virtual fishing simulator, take your best shot in the Laser Shooting Gallery, visit the Norman Rockwell scouting art collection and more.
Ages 4+
Where: Irving - National Scouting Museum
When: 10am-5pm
Info: 972-580-2100, 800-303-3047 (toll free), nsmuseum@netbsa.org, http://www.bsamuseum.org/
Cost: Free


 


     

 

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