Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Natural history museum in Kenosha, United States.
The Dinosaur Discovery Museum presents extensive collections of dinosaur fossils and life-sized replicas, focusing on carnivorous theropod specimens from Late Jurassic periods.
The natural history museum opened its doors in 2006 under the management of the City of Kenosha to display the connection between birds and dinosaurs.
Through educational programs and rotating exhibits, the museum engages local schools and families in understanding the evolutionary link between ancient dinosaurs and modern birds.
Located in downtown Kenosha with wheelchair accessibility, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00, except during public holidays.
The museum specializes in displaying theropod species, including Carnotaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and Archaeopteryx, demonstrating the evolutionary path from dinosaurs to birds.
Location: Kenosha
Inception: 2006
Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas
Operator: City of Kenosha
Opening Hours: Terça-feira-Domingo 12:00-17:00; Feriados off
Website: https://museums.kenosha.org/dinosaur
GPS coordinates: 42.58390,-87.82365
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:32
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