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!

Note: Dino-Lab is an add-on program; museum admission is still required to enter the museum.

Children: Need a Dino-Lab ticket (price includes museum admission).

Parents/Guardians: Do not need a Dino-Lab ticket.

Parents/Guardians: Do need regular museum admission.

During ticket purchase, you can secure your spot in one of our exciting Dino-Lab Sessions. Choose from engaging, hands-on experiences designed for different age groups.

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.

What To Expect At the Dinosaurs At WonderLab Event

In addition to the special ticketed sessions, 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.

Event Dates & Ticket Information

DATES & TIMES

Friday, Nov 28th 2025
Saturday, Nov 29th 2025

Times: 4 ticketed sessions each day

10 am Dino Dioramas (Ages 3 – 6)
11:30 am Micro Dino Dig (Ages 6 and up)
1:30pm Micro Dino Dig (Ages 6 and up)
3pm Build a Mesozoic Era Terrarium (Ages 8 and up)

NOTE: Ticketed sessions are an add on to museum admission

TICKET PRICES

$20.50 – Non-memers
$6.00 – Members
$8.00 – Access Pass

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Ticket price includes museum admission.
Online tickets can be purchased here.

Purchase Now

Reserve your ticketed session early—spots will go fast!
Museum admission is required for free activities. WonderLab members receive discounts on ticketed sessions.