Recommended Ages: Varied. See recommendations for each session.

Dates: 

• Friday, Nov. 28, 2025
• Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 

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. Special Dino-Lab session tickets are only required for child participants; parents in attendance or assisting their children do NOT need to purchase session tickets.

Dino-Lab Sessions: Tickets and Advance Registration Required

• 10 a.m. – 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
• 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – Micro Dino Dig (Ages 6 and up)
  Dig into science as you uncover accurate, 3D-printed mini dinosaur skeletons from the Cretaceous Period. Work alongside a real paleontologist and learn about excavation techniques, fossil science, and what it’s like to study ancient life. 
• 3 p.m. – Build a Terrarium of the Mesozoic Era (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. 

Dino-Lab Prices Per Session:

• Member:  $6
• Non-member: $20.50 (includes museum admission)
• Access pass:  $8 (includes museum admission)

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 all free activities. WonderLab members receive discounts on ticketed sessions.

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