Museum of Dinosaurs and Ancient Cultures

The Museum of Dinosaurs and Ancient Cultures is a natural history museum in Cocoa Beach that spans two floors with dinosaur skeletons and cultural artifacts from ancient civilizations. The collection includes various dinosaur genera organized by geological periods, along with exhibits from ancient Egypt, Mesoamerica, and China.

The museum was founded in 2015 and displays dinosaurs from various geological periods ranging from the Triassic to the Cretaceous. This chronological arrangement helps visitors understand how life on Earth changed over millions of years.

The second floor displays exhibitions from ancient Egypt, Mesoamerica, and China, where visitors can see reproductions of royal tombs and terracotta armies that reflect the building techniques and daily life of these civilizations. These sections give a sense of how people organized their societies and valued their rulers.

The museum has two floors that visitors can move between easily on foot, with exhibits clearly labeled and straightforward to follow. Morning or early afternoon visits tend to be less crowded, allowing you to view the displays at your own pace.

A complete Parasaurolophus skeleton is a highlight, as this dinosaur genus with its distinctive head crest is rarely seen in museums. Equally striking is the scene of an Allosaurus attacking a Diplodocus, portrayed through full-size skeletons positioned in dramatic action.