Five-level science and natural history museum offering interactive exhibits on paleontology, space, energy, engineering, and the human body in a striking modern building.
General Information
Sunday: 11am to 5pm
Closed on Tuesdays and major holidays
Last exhibit entry at 4pm
Seniors (65+): $23
Youth (2–12): $15
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free
Special exhibitions and 3D films may require additional fees
How to Get There
From downtown Dallas, head north on Field Street and continue straight; the museum will be on your right just past Woodall Rodgers Freeway.
Overview
Perot Museum of Nature and Science is Dallas's science museum, a five-story cube designed by architect Thom Mayne that opened in 2012 in the heart of downtown. The eco-conscious building — solar panels, rainwater collection, and extensive natural lighting — is itself part of the exhibit, making it one of the greenest large museums in the country. Eleven permanent halls cover paleontology, geology, space, energy, engineering, and the human body, rounded out by rotating special exhibitions and a 3D theater.
Things to Do
See the Dinosaur Skeletons
Towering fossil displays anchor the museum's paleontology and geology halls.
Try the Engineering and Robotics Exhibits
The Texas Instruments Engineering Hall lets visitors experiment hands-on with robotics, and other exhibits let you simulate an earthquake or race against a virtual athlete.
Catch a 3D Film or Special Exhibition
Beyond the permanent halls, the museum runs a 3D theater, rotating special exhibitions, and programs like Discovery Camps and the National Geographic Live Speaker Series.
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