dinosaurs: land of fire and ice
explore prehistoric habitats and come face-to-face with dinosaurs!
explore prehistoric habitats and come face-to-face with dinosaurs!
From September 26, 2026, through January 10, 2027, young explorers can travel back to the Cretaceous period, exploring prehistoric habitats and tapping into their innate curiosity for mighty dinosaurs. Guests can take part in hands-on activities that promote scientific thinking and imagination, all while surrounded by large, climbable dinosaurs and settings that encourage whole-body learning, dramatic play, and motor skill development.
recommended for learners age 3-10 and their families
The Visiting Exhibit Hall serves as a space to showcase some of the world’s most innovative and engaging traveling exhibits, designed especially for children, ensuring that the Museum is constantly reflecting the world around us.
exhibit experiences
climbable dinosaurs
Climb, play, and pose with your favorite dinosaurs, and learn some fun facts about each along the way!
immersive habitats
Crawl under a volcano, explore an icy tunnel, bounce through a bog, and learn about prehistoric habitats.
eye spy cards
Turn the exhibit into a prehistoric scavenger hunt with eye spy card sets that feature reptiles, plants, mammals, and more.
food chain puzzle
Learn the difference between carnivore, omnivore, and herbivore diets with interactive food chain puzzles.
the big dig
Gear up with goggles, grab a brush, and see how many fossils you can find.
field research station
Hone your reasoning skills, spatial recognition, and scientific thinking with fossil matching and dinosaur puzzles.
creativity station
Design your own colorful dinosaurs, make rubbings of fossils, and bring your creations to life with an animated projection.
dinosaur play tables
Let your imagination run wild, building, playing, and collaborating to create immersive miniature environments.
animal costumes
Be one with the environment, dressing up as various creatures native to the prehistoric ecosystem.
about the exhibit
september 26, 2026 - january 10, 2027
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice™ was created by Minnesota Children’s Museum. This project is made possible by a grant from the David B. Jones Foundation.
upcoming exhibits
Measurement Rules—spring 2027
Measurement is an essential part of our lives, but not always easy to understand. Gauge height, distance, volume and more in Measurement Rules, an interactive exhibit that introduces visitors to various units of measurement.
where is the exhibit located
all exhibits
The Visiting Exhibit Hall is located on the Exhibit Level, one level down from the main entrance, next to the Tinkering Corner and Rigamajig.
