Dinosaur Explorer Exhibition Roars into Kalamazoo Valley Museum
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum hosts Dinosaur Explorer, a family-friendly exhibition featuring animatronic dinosaurs, fossils, and hands-on activities through September 6.
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is bringing prehistoric creatures to life with its new "Dinosaur Explorer" exhibition, running now through September 6. This family-friendly attraction offers Battle Creek families a perfect summer outing just a short drive away.
Created and produced by Imagine Exhibitions Inc., the exhibition explores how dinosaurs adapted to survive on Earth and draws fascinating connections between those adaptations and human biology.
What You Will See
The Dinosaur Explorer exhibition features an impressive collection of displays that will captivate visitors of all ages:
The scientific content was developed with guidance from Gregory M. Erickson, a full-time professional dinosaur paleontologist, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
Educational Focus
Beyond just viewing dinosaurs, visitors are invited to compare dinosaur characteristics with human features. The exhibition examines how changes in traits such as teeth and brain size have influenced scientific understanding of prehistoric life.
Guests will learn what paleontologists know about the different prehistoric periods while discovering questions that remain unanswered in the field.
Ticket Information
While general admission to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum is free, separate timed-entry reservations are required for the Dinosaur Explorer exhibition.
Important details:
Additional Resources
The museum offers several helpful resources for planning your visit:
Visit Information
Location: 230 N. Rose St., Kalamazoo
Exhibition Dates: Through September 6, 2026
Contact: • Phone: 800-772-3370 or 269-373-7990 • Email: museumstaff@kvcc.edu
The exhibition is located on the museum's third floor. Plan your visit soon before these prehistoric guests go extinct from the museum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much are tickets to Dinosaur Explorer? A: The exhibition is free, but timed-entry reservations are required. General admission to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum is always free.
Q: How long will the Dinosaur Explorer exhibition be at the museum? A: The exhibition runs through September 6, 2026.
Q: Is the exhibition suitable for young children? A: Yes, the exhibition is designed for all ages with hands-on activities and educational content appropriate for children. A social story guide is available online to help prepare kids for the visit. |
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My kids are obsessed with Jurassic Park so this is perfect.
Linda S.Same here! I took my nephew last weekend and he couldn’t stop talking about the moving T-Rex. Your kids will love it.
We’re so glad to hear this exhibition aligns with their interests, there’s plenty of interactive dinosaur fun that’s sure to amaze any Jurassic Park fans!