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Best dinosaur attractions, by city
Pick a city to see nearby museums, attractions, exhibits and events all on one page.
New York, NY
The Big Apple is one of the best dinosaur destinations in the world thanks to a single iconic museum that anchors any family trip.
Washington, DC
DC is the most budget-friendly dinosaur destination in the country — admission to the Smithsonian Natural History Museum is free.
Philadelphia, PA
Philly's Academy of Natural Sciences was the first natural history museum in the Americas and still has a fantastic dinosaur hall.
Pittsburgh, PA
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History's 'Dinosaurs in Their Time' is one of the most underrated dinosaur galleries in the country.
Boston, MA
Harvard's Museum of Natural History anchors Boston's dinosaur experience, with the Boston Museum of Science offering a kid-first complement.
Chicago, IL
SUE the T. rex at the Field Museum is one of the must-see dinosaur experiences in the world.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Public Museum's third floor is a classic walk-through dinosaur experience, with a striking Torosaurus mount.
Denver, CO
Denver is a top-three dinosaur destination thanks to two museums and one of the best outdoor fossil trails in the country.
Salt Lake City, UT
Utah is one of the richest fossil regions in the world — and Salt Lake is a perfect launching point.
Houston, TX
HMNS's Morian Hall of Paleontology is one of the most dramatic dinosaur halls anywhere — every mount is posed in mid-action.
Dallas, TX
The Perot Museum's Alamosaurus is the largest dinosaur ever found in Texas — and the museum is custom-built for kids.
Austin, TX
The Texas Memorial Museum and the Bullock State History Museum together cover Cretaceous Texas in detail.
Los Angeles, CA
LA's Natural History Museum has a famous T. rex Growth Series, and the La Brea Tar Pits next door extend the day with Ice Age fossils.
San Francisco, CA
The California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park has an excellent dinosaur hall plus an aquarium, rainforest dome and planetarium all under one roof.
San Diego, CA
The San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park has a strong Cretaceous of Southern California exhibit.
Seattle, WA
The Burke Museum on the University of Washington campus is a working research museum with active dinosaur fossil prep.
Portland, OR
OMSI's traveling exhibition slot frequently hosts major dinosaur shows; the permanent earth sciences hall is also strong.