10:00 a.m.

Discovery Center opens

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fossil Petting Zoo & Crafts

Atrium & Exhibit Hall

Explore a hands-on fossil petting zoo and unleash your creativity with engaging crafts!

10:30 a.m.

Fresh Fossils from Four Continents | Dr. Brian Thomas

Founder's Hall

Have you heard about the blood vessels from dinosaur bones? It turns out that’s just the beginning of fresh features from all kind of fossils. In this presentation, Dr. Thomas explains how we can know that these proteins are relatively young and how these exciting new finds fit with the Bible’s history of the world. Audience level: sixth grade and up.

11:30 a.m.

Workshop: Building Behemoth: The Biomechanics of Dinosaur Movement | Tommy Lohman

Building B Classroom

Sauropod dinosaurs were the largest land animals to have ever roamed the Earth. They displayed a unique pattern of movement in their hips and tails. In Job 40, Behemoth is described as an animal with strong muscles, sturdy bones, and a swaying tail. This description suggests that Behemoth was the biggest of all dinosaurs, a sauropod. You can join Field Paleontologist Tommy Lohman in building a biomechanical model of the hip section of a sauropod dinosaur to take home. Please note that the models remain the property of the museum. Audience level: ages 12 and up.

1:00 p.m.

Workshop: Finding Fossils - A Deeper Look | Emily Steele

Building B Classroom

Many people dream of finding the fossil of their dreams - discovering a new dinosaur species, a full animal specimen, or even a T-Rex tooth! But sometimes the fossil hunt can feel overwhelming and confusing. How do you tell a fossil from the matrix around it or from a cool rock? Where should you look for certain types of fossils? Join us to learn a few basics to help hone your fossil hunting skills.

2:30 p.m.

Breakout session: Tyrannosaurus rex: A Marvel of God's Creative Genius | Tommy Lohman

Building A Classroom

Few dinosaurs are as well-known as the Tyrannosaurus rex. Measuring over forty feet in length and weighing more than five tons, the T. rex was a remarkable example of God's creativity. It had a large, thick skull, immense biting force, a heavy tail, and incredible mobility. Join us to hear Field Paleontologist Tommy Lohman discuss this fascinating creature, which beautifully showcases the majesty of God’s creative genius.

10:00 a.m.

Discovery Center opens

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fossil Petting Zoo & Crafts

Atrium & Exhibit Hall

Explore a hands-on fossil petting zoo and unleash your creativity with engaging crafts!

10:30 a.m.

Myths of Feathered Dinosaurs and Asteroids | Dr. Tim Clarey

Founder's Hall

This talk emphasizes the anatomical differences between dinosaurs and birds, concluding that feathered dinosaurs are a myth. The talk also explains that an asteroid is unlikely the cause of dinosaur extinction and finishes by offering better reasons for their disappearance.

11:30 a.m.

Workshop: Dinosaur Fossil Prep Lab | Tommy Lohman

Building B Classroom

Have you ever wondered how paleontologists prepare dinosaur fossils for display in museums? Are you fascinated by these fossils and the insights they offer? Join Field Paleontologist Tommy Lohman on a unique journey to learn about the details of fossil preparation in this lab session. You will have the opportunity to work with a real fossil and start the preparation process during lab time. Please note that all fossils will remain the property of the museum. Don’t miss out on this rare chance to gain hands-on experience! Audience level: ages 10 and up.

1:00 p.m.

Workshop: Fossil Fun | Rebecca Schumacher

Building B Classroom

Discover how fossils formed rapidly following Noah’s Flood in this engaging, hands-on session designed for young learners and families. Participants will explore real fossil specimens and learn how to identify and sort them by type while gaining insight into the fossilization process. Audience level: ages 6 and up.

2:30 p.m.

Dinosaur Storytime

Founder's Hall

Gather around for a fun and engaging dinosaur storytime featuring exciting dinosaur tales. This interactive session is perfect for young children.

10:00 a.m.

Discovery Center opens

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fossil Petting Zoo & Crafts

Atrium & Exhibit Hall

Explore a hands-on fossil petting zoo and unleash your creativity with engaging crafts!

10:30 a.m.

Dinosaurs and the Flood: A journey through time | Dr. Gabriela Haynes

Founder's Hall

Let's dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs and discover how their existence connects to the historical event of the Flood. Join us to understand how dinosaur fossils confirm the biblical account!

11:30 a.m.

Workshop: Paleo Art: Where Science and Art Meet | David Mikkelson

Building B Classroom

Many museums use replicas of fossils and dinosaur bones for their displays. In this class, we will dive into the process of making a replica dinosaur bone - from molding to casting to painting it to look exactly like the original fossil. Theory with examples will be covered in the process of making the mold and cast - followed by a hands-on time of painting your very own replica of a dinosaur bone. If you have a fossil you would like to make a replica of, bring it to the class and we can talk over the best procedure for doing so at home. Audience level: ages 12 and up.

1:00 p.m.

Workshop: Pictographs | Rebecca Schumacher

Building B Classroom

Create your own cave-style artwork while learning how ancient pictographs reflect firsthand accounts of dinosaur encounters. This hands-on session explores early human art as eyewitness depictions of known species.

2:30 p.m.

Workshop: Amazing Trilobites | David Mikkelson

Building B Classroom

Discover the amazing Trilobite! In this class, we dive into this unique creature and what makes it so special. Along the way, each participant will get to handle real fossils and make their very own replica of a Trilobite. To make the replica, students will mix the casting material (plaster), pour it into the mold, and paint the hardened cast. Parents, prepare accordingly - dress for a mess. Younger participants may require your help. Audience level: ages 5 and up.

10:00 a.m.

Discovery Center opens

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fossil Petting Zoo & Crafts

Atrium & Exhibit Hall

Explore a hands-on fossil petting zoo and unleash your creativity with engaging crafts!

10:30 a.m.

Fluffy dinosaurs?! | Dr. Gabriela Haynes

Founder's Hall

Feathers on dinosaurs - real or just movie magic? In this exciting talk, kids will learn the difference between birds and dinosaurs and learn where the idea of feathered dinosaurs come from.

11:30 a.m.

Workshop: Paleo Art: Where Science and Art Meet | David Mikkelson

Building B Classroom

Many museums use replicas of fossils and dinosaur bones for their displays. In this class, we will dive into the process of making a replica dinosaur bone - from molding to casting to painting it to look exactly like the original fossil. Theory with examples will be covered in the process of making the mold and cast - followed by a hands-on time of painting your very own replica of a dinosaur bone. If you have a fossil you would like to make a replica of, bring it to the class and we can talk over the best procedure for doing so at home. Audience level: ages 12 and up.

1:00 p.m.

Workshop: Fossil Fun | Rebecca Schumacher

Building B Classroom

Discover how fossils formed rapidly following Noah’s Flood in this engaging, hands-on session designed for young learners and families. Participants will explore real fossil specimens and learn how to identify and sort them by type while gaining insight into the fossilization process. Audience level: ages 6 and up.

2:30 p.m.

Workshop: Amazing Trilobites | David Mikkelson

Building B Classroom

Discover the amazing Trilobite! In this class, we dive into this unique creature and what makes it so special. Along the way, each participant will get to handle real fossils and make their very own replica of a Trilobite. To make the replica, students will mix the casting material (plaster), pour it into the mold, and paint the hardened cast. Parents, prepare accordingly - dress for a mess. Younger participants may require your help. Audience level: ages 5 and up.