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T.REX Takeover at The Tech
Roar into Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 - Sept. 2, at The Tech Interactive for a special event, T.Rex Takeover!
From pixels to prehistoric, innovators of all ages are invited to tap into their ~Jurassic Era~ with fun, dino-themed events and activities happening all weekend long!
- Immerse yourself in a larger-than-life screening of our newest film, “T.REX,” in IMAX
- Uncover prehistoric mysteries and ask your burning dino questions with renowned paleontologist and star of the “T.REX” film, Dr. Tyler Lyson!
- Witness the first-ever “Dino Fight Night,” moderated by award-winning author/illustrator Ted Rechlin. Join special guests Dr. Tyler Lyson and Dr. Nathan Smith in an enthralling discussion that pits your favorite dinosaurs against each other in theoretical battles. Who will emerge victorious?
- Meet the world's first robot dog/dino, Gizmosaurus!
- Munch on some dino-mite delights at our Tech Cafe.
The adventure doesn’t end there! T.Rex Takeover is packed with dino-inspired activities and workshops, designed to entertain and educate dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.
Mark your calendar for an unforgettable Labor Day Weekend at The Tech Interactive!
Catch a screening of our new IMAX film “T.REX” all weekend long!
About “T.REX:” is the true story of the young fossil hunters in North Dakota who, while out on a walk, made the discovery of a lifetime! They spotted a large fossilized leg bone that turned out to be that of an extremely rare juvenile T.Rex. The film is narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill and explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator.
Saturday Showings
11 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 4 p.m. |
Sunday & Monday Showings
11:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. |
Watch & Learn
“The Land Before Time”
New Venture Hall
Watch "The Land Before Time" while building your own dinosaur skeleton for an interactive, inspired experience.
Ask a Paleontologist
New Venture Hall
Watch a presentation from the acclaimed star of “T.REX,” Dr. Tyler Lyson and dig into the world of paleontology!
Dino Fight Night
IMAX Dome Theater
Join paleontologists Dr. Tyler Lyson and Dr. Nathan Smith along with moderator and graphic novelist, Ted Rechlin, who will throw down with the secrets of these top predators and share stories of their ultimate expeditions of discovery.
Roar & Tell: Fossils, fossils and more fossils!
Lower Level Atrium
Hear fascinating stories from a local paleontologist and marvel at an extraordinary personal collection of fossils!
Meet Gizmo(saurus) — World's First Robot Dog/Dino!
The Tech Interactive
Interact with the world’s first part robot, part, dog, part dino — Gizmo(saurus)!
Hands-on Activities
T.REX Studio: Move That Fossil!
The Tech Studio
Design a device to help transport dinosaur bones!
D(IY)no Art: Fossil Tracing
The Tech Studio
Make cool copies of fossils with different tracing techniques.
D(IY)no Art: Dino Egg Bath Bomb Lab
The Tech Studio
Make your very own dino egg bath bombs! *Additional fee
“The Land Before Time” in New Venture Hall with Dinosaur Imagination Playground
Pop into New Venture Hall for a special screening of “The Land Before Time” in our New Venture Hall! Enjoy a snack or lunch while you watch, or try your hand at building your own dinosaur skeleton! *This will NOT take place in the IMAX Dome Theater. (Run time is 1 hr, 9 mins)
Sunday & Monday Showings
10:30 a.m. | 12 p.m. | 2 p.m. |
T.REX Studio: Move That Fossil!
Just like in the film, come create a device that could help paleontologists transport dinosaur bones from a dig site! Explore balance, weight, and friction and put your device to the test on our zipline in this fun dino-themed hands-on activity.
Location: The Tech Studio
Saturday
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 2 - 4:30 p.m. |
Sunday & Monday
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 2 - 4:30 p.m. |
D(IY)no Art: Fossil Tracing
DIY some cool dino-art to take home with this family-friendly fossil tracing activity. Learn about different tracing techniques to make copies of fossils.
Location: The Tech Studio
Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Sunday & Monday
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
D(IY)no Art: Dino Egg Bath Bomb Lab
Make your very own dino egg bath bombs! $7 for non-members, $5 for members! This lab will take place upstairs in our South Science Lab and run for about 1 hour.
*Note: It takes another 1 hour for Dino Eggs to dry and be ready to take home.
Location: The Tech Studio
Daily
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Saturday, Aug. 31, 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31, 2:30 p.m.
Roar & Tell: Fossils, fossils and more fossils!
Marvel at an extraordinary personal collection of fossils curated by a local paleontologist. Hear fascinating stories about how they were unearthed and what these artifacts can tell us about our planet’s history.
Location: Lower Level Atrium
Daily: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Meet Gizmosaurus — World first Robot Dog/Dino!
Interact with the world’s first part robot, part, dog, part dino — Gizmo(saurus)!
Location: All over The Interactive!
Daily: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ask a Paleontologist
Ever wondered about the secrets dinosaurs left behind? Dig into the fascinating world of paleontology with the acclaimed star of “T.REX,” Dr. Tyler Lyson!
Dr. Lyson is a vertebrate paleontologist who studies the extinction of the dinosaurs and helped the three young boys in the film understand and dig up their incredible discovery: a teenage T.Rex! He has spent his career conducting throughout the American West and has active field sites in North Dakota, Montana and Colorado. Tyler was born in North Dakota and has been doing paleontology fieldwork since he was in middle school.
Location: New Venture Hall
Saturday Only
11 a.m. "T.REX" in IMAX |
12 p.m. presentation in New Venture Hall |
2:30 p.m. "T.REX" in IMAX |
3:30 p.m. presentation in New Venture Hall |
Dino Fight Night
Illustrated by Ted Rechlin
T.Rex had a bite that could crush steel. Cryolophosaurus was adapted to hunting in the darkness of polar winter. They lived at different times, on different continents, but everyone wants to know … Who would win in a fight?
Join paleontologists Dr. Tyler Lyson and Dr. Nathan Smith who will throw down the secrets of these top predators and share stories of their ultimate expeditions of discovery.
This special screening of “T.REX” and dino throwdown will be moderated by graphic novelist Ted Rechlin.
Attendees can also pick up a copy of Ted’s graphic novel that brings the G.O.A.T. — the Greatest Of All Tyrants — to the page, expanding on the story, science, and action of the “T.REX” film.
Tickets are $27 for members, $30 for non-members.
Saturday, 5 p.m., IMAX Dome Theater
Tickets coming soon
Weekend Schedule
Saturday, Aug. 31 | Sunday, Sept. 1 | Monday, Sept. 2 |
"T.REX" Film All Day | "T.REX" Film All Day | "T.REX" Film All Day |
10:30 a.m. | Noon | 2 p.m. |
10:30 a.m. | Noon | 2 p.m. |
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10 a.m. | 2 p.m. |
11 a.m. | 2 p.m. |
11 a.m. | 2 p.m. |
10 a.m. |
11 a.m. |
11 a.m. |
11:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
11:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
11:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Noon | 3:30 p.m. |
Noon | 3:30 p.m. |
Noon | 3:30 p.m. |
5 p.m. |
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