Children's Museums
American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery
📍 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215About American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery
American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery is a children's museum in Columbus, OH. Features a 15-by-10-foot Davenport Ranch Trackway recreation displaying actual sauropod and theropod dinosaur prints. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 37 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Main Exhibit
- American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery
- Highlights
- Mechanical T. rex model, Davenport Ranch Trackway, dinosaur casts, T. rex furcula
- Best For
- All ages
- Admission
- Included with Membership/Admission
💡 Did You Know?
- Features a 15-by-10-foot Davenport Ranch Trackway recreation displaying actual sauropod and theropod dinosaur prints
- Houses a 6-foot mechanical T. rex model as an interactive exhibit for studying dinosaur biomechanics and behavior
- Features an actual T. rex furcula (wishbone) specimen on display, a rare fossil element
- Included with general museum admission and features an available Educator's Guide for curriculum support
💬 What Visitors Say
- If visiting with strollers or wheelchairs, use the planetarium entrance for better accessibility rather than the main entrance
- Plan your visit around special temporary exhibits like King Tut and Titanic, as they have limited availability windows - check scheduling in advance to avoid missing what you came to see
- The Dinosaur Gallery is included with general admission and features interactive biomechanics displays - take advantage of the hands-on learning opportunities to understand how paleontologists study dinosaur behavior
- Request the Educator's Guide when visiting to enhance the educational experience, especially valuable for school groups and families wanting deeper learning
- Consider membership if you plan multiple visits, as general admission plus special exhibits can total $80+ per visit for a family
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