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What To Do At The Perot Museum This Spring Break In Dallas

March 4, 2020 //  by Allie

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Dallas – With not one but two weeks of Spring Break celebrations this year, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science has kids covered with family-fun activities, spring-themed arts and crafts, live science shows and more!

Plus, it’s the last chance to see the actual fossils that belonged to two ancient human relatives in the world-exclusive Origins: Fossils from the Cradle of Humankind exhibition closing March 22.

With not one but two weeks of Spring Break kids activities this year, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science has kids covered with family-fun activities, spring-themed arts and crafts, live science shows and more March 9-17 that are perfect for your Dallas staycation:

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Spring Break Events at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas

This is what to do at the Perot Museum this Spring Break in Dallas.

Origins: Fossils from the Cradle of Humankind Exhibition

Come face-to-face with the authentic fossils of ancient humans when you visit the world-exclusive exhibit of Origins: Fossils from the Cradle of Humankind.

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This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see actual fossils (not casts) that are from up to 1.97 million years ago.

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The fossils were named by National Geographic and Smithsonian Magazine as top discoveries of the last decade.

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The paleoanthropologist with his son and dog who discovered fossil bone.

Read all about the Origins exhibit here. This is your very LAST CHANCE to see these fossils before they return to South Africa. These fossils will likely never be shown outside South Africa again.

See our preview of the Origins exhibit at the Perot Museum here:

Live Science Shows at the Perot Museum this Spring Break in Dallas

NEW CaveSim

Make sure you catch the NEW CaveSim, a highly realistic artificial cave that teaches STEM concepts, real-life caving techniques, and cave environment conservation through a 60-foot, multi-level passage featuring interactive electronic formations, fauna and artifacts.

In the cave, a computer senses which formations get “damaged” during the excursion as participants vie for “most careful caver” in a fun challenge for kids and adults.

Participants will be provided a helmet, headlamp, rope safety lessons before being invited to explore 60’ of cave filled artificial stalactites and stalagmites. This experience is located outside on the Plaza.

Tickets for CaveSim can be purchased online or on-site at ticketing kiosks.

Ideal for ages 5 and older. Check the Perot Museum website for dates and times.

CaveSim Location

CaveSim is located outside in Lot A as marked on the map.
Please look for signage.

CaveSim location at the Perot Museum in Dallas

3D Science Films at the Perot Museum: Hidden Pacific 3D, Tornado Alley 3D, Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D

In The Hoglund Foundation Theater encounter exciting science on the big screen with Hidden Pacific 3D,Tornado Alley 3D and opening March 7, Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D.

Hidden Pacific 3D

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Hidden Pacific 3D – Profiling the Pacific Ocean’s protected and remote national wildlife refuge islands and marine national monument, the breathtaking footage of faraway islands will leave viewers with a deep-felt appreciation for these extraordinary places and the beauty of nature left untouched by civilization.

Tornado Alley 3D

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Tornado Alley 3D – Traversing the “severe weather capital of the world,” is a heart-pounding science adventure documenting two unprecedented missions seeking to encounter one of Earth’s most awe- inspiring events — the birth of a tornado.

This film showcases the teamwork that makes scientific discovery and advancement possible through a journey that reveals the beauty and the power of some of our planet’s most extreme — and least understood — weather phenomena.

Live Science Shows

During select times from March 7-22, enjoy live science shows – like Dig Deeper:Atmospheric Adventure and Dig Deeper: Fire and Ice – plus spring crafts, story time, trivia and other hands-on activities.

When will the Perot Museum be open during Spring Break?

The Perot Museum will open an hour early from March 7-22 with special member hours each day.

For more info, Spring Break member hours and to purchase your tickets in advance, go to perotmuseum.org/springbreak.

What To Do at the Perot Museum this Spring Break in Dallas

With not one but two weeks of Spring Break activities this year, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science has kids covered with family-fun activities, spring-themed arts and crafts, live science shows and more March 9-17.

Be sure also catch these awesome spring break activities near Dallas and across Texas:

  • Origins: Fossils from the Cradle of Humankind – see this exhibit before it returns to South Africa forever this month!!
  • Top 30 Things To Do with Kids in Dallas Fort Worth This Year
  • List of FREE Museums You Can Take Your Kids Near Dallas This Year
  • 5 Awesome Staycation Ideas With Kids in DFW
  • Top 10 Spring Break Places Across Texas To Go This Year

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