Plan Your Visit, Detroit! Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family is Now Open!
Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family at the Michigan Science Center
Here Now Through August 2025 | Sponsored by Ford Philanthropy
Do you know T. rex?
Think again!
This exhibit will take you deep into the world of tyrannosaurs, showcasing massive skeleton casts, real fossils, and life-size displays that will make you feel like you’ve traveled back to the Cretaceous period. Get ready to be wowed by cutting-edge interactive stations, fascinating scientific discoveries, and a full-sized T. rex cast skeleton to make your heart roar.
This is more than just an exhibit;
it’s an adventure through time!
You’ll learn about the evolution of tyrannosaurs, from the smaller, early versions to the colossal beasts that ruled the Earth. You’ll even have the chance to touch real fossils and dive into hands-on displays that will thrill the young—and the young at heart.
More dino discoveries
to explore at Mi-Sci!
Expand your prehistoric adventure with more interactive experiences, shows, and exhibits throughout Mi-Sci.
Please note, each of our films does include a recommended age on our description page. If you have questions about whether a film is appropriate for your guests, please be sure to check with our staff when you arrive. We are not able to offer refunds for theater shows, but are happy to help change your reservation to another available show.
Journey back hundreds of millions of years to the lost prehistoric world of Gondwana, where bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians roamed the swamps and forests of Antarctica. Dinosaurs of Antarctica is a thrilling IMAX experience that brings to life the primeval creatures that once inhabited the south polar landscapes.
Recommended for ages 9 and up | Run time is 45 minutes
Dino fans, stomp into the Toyota 4D Engineering Theater to catch T. REX, an immersive giant screen film that explores the life of the GOAT — the Greatest of All Tyrants.
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Cosmic crashes are abundant in our universe. Hydrogen particles strike to create stars. Comets crash into Jupiter, revealing their inner secrets. Asteroids impact Earth and trigger mass extinctions. These cosmic collisions shape the universe as we know it. Join us in the planetarium to explore how these collisions can both create, and destroy.