Amusement Park Science

This event occurs Daily from 01/28/2012 to 09/02/2012

Cost: $6.50/Adults; $5/Seniors (ages 60+); Under two - Free

Location Name: Sci-Tech Discovery Center

Location Address: 8000 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034 Click for Google Map

Description: Gives visitors an interactive look at the physics behind the fun at amusement parks. Featuring 12 hands-on exhibit components, Amusement Park Science was researched, developed and produced by Discovery Center Museum via the five-museum national consortium TEAMS (Traveling Exhibitions At Museums of Science) – with additional funding from the National Science Foundation. Hours: Tues – Fri @ 10am-5pm; Sat @10am-6pm; Sun @12pm-6pm. Closed Mondays.

Freedom Riders

This event occurs Daily from 05/16/2012 to 06/15/2012

Cost: FREE

Location Name: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Location Address: 1600 Gendy Street Fort Worth, TX 76107 Click for Google Map

Description: Freedom Riders is a powerful, harrowing and ultimately inspirational story of six months in 1961 that changed America forever. The exhibition was created in partnership with the PBS series AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, producers of a two-hour documentary of the same name. See it here for free presented by the Museum of Science and History and the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission.

Ft Worth IMAX T-REX: Back to the Cretaceous

This event occurs Daily from 02/25/2012 to 05/20/2012

Location Name: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Location Address: 1600 Gendy St. Fort Worth, TX 76107 Click for Google Map

Description: T-REX combines the world’s most immersive film format with scientific knowledge about the creatures who roamed the earth more than 65 million years ago, provided by world-renowned palaeontologist Dr. Philip Currie.

Ft Worth IMAX Thrill Ride – The Science of Fun

This event occurs Daily from 02/18/2012 to 05/24/2012

Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 07:30:00 AM

Cost: $7/Adults; $6Children (2-12) and seniors (60+).

Ages: All Ages

Location Name: Fort Worth Omni Theater

Location Address: 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, 78107 Click for Google Map

Description: The ultimate ride film, Thrill Ride not only traces the history of rides, past and present but also details how the development of the motion simulator ride has become one of the most exciting innovations in recent film history. Thrill Ride takes you on rides you might never dare to attempt, including trips on Big Shot at the Stratosphere, Las Vegas and the rollercoasters Kumba and Montu, located at Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida. The film shows that the possibilities for thrill making are endless and only limited by the imagination or the capabilities of a computer workstation.

Ft Worth IMAX Titanica

This event occurs Daily from 04/15/2012 to 05/24/2012

Location Name: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Location Address: 1600 Gendy St. Fort Worth, TX 76107 Click for Google Map

Description: TITANICA, shot during a high-risk international expedition 12,500 feet beneath the North Atlantic, takes audiences on an adventure of discovery to the site of the world's most famous shipwreck.

Ft Worth IMAX To The Arctic

This event occurs Daily from 04/20/2012 to 05/24/2012

Location Name: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Location Address: 1600 Gendy St. Fort Worth, TX 76107 Click for Google Map

Description: To The Arctic tells the story of one mother polar bear’s determination to keep her cubs alive in the face of natural predators and a rapidly changing climate.

Grossology

This event occurs Daily from 03/28/2012 to 09/03/2012

Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 05:00:00 PM

Cost: $14/Adults; $10/children (2-12) & seniors; Members - free

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Location Address: 1600 Gendy Street Fort Worth 76107 Click for Google Map

Description: Welcome to the world of Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body, a science-in-disguise exhibition where you'll find the answers to many of the slimy, oozy, crusty, stinky questions you'd love to ask but maybe were too embarrassed to do so.

Houston & Texas Central Railroad Exhibit

This event occurs the Fourth Saturday of each Month

Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 02:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Allen Heritage Center (Train Depot)

Location Address: 100 E. Main Street, Allen 75002

Description: HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLAGES HISTORY OF THE ALLEN HERITAGE GUILD.

Houston & Texas Central Railroad Exhibit

This event occurs the Second Saturday of each Month

Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 02:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Allen Heritage Center (Train Depot)

Location Address: 100 E. Main Street, Allen 75002

Description: HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLAGES HISTORY OF THE ALLEN HERITAGE GUILD.

Houston & Texas Central Railroad Exhibit

This event occurs the Second Sunday of each Month

Event Time: 01:00:00 PM till 03:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Allen Heritage Center (Train Depot)

Location Address: 100 E. Main Street, Allen 75002

Description: HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLAGES HISTORY OF THE ALLEN HERITAGE GUILD.

Houston & Texas Central Railroad Exhibit

This event occurs the Second Sunday of each Month

Event Time: 01:00:00 PM till 03:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Allen Heritage Center (Train Depot)

Location Address: 100 E. Main Street, Allen 75002

Description: HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLAGES HISTORY OF THE ALLEN HERITAGE GUILD.

IMAX Born to be Wild

This event occurs Daily from 03/31/2012 to 05/24/2012

Cost: $7/Adults; $6 for children (2-12) and seniors (60+).

Location Name: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Omni Theatre

Location Address: 1600 Gendy St. Fort Worth, TX 76107 Click for Google Map

Description: Born to be Wild is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them—saving endangered species one life at a time.

IMAX Planet Shark: Predator or Prey

This event occurs Daily from 11/03/2011 to 05/25/2012

Event Time: 01:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM

Cost: $7.50/Adults; $6.50/Students & seniors & children ages 2-11

Ages: Suitable for all ages

Location Name: MNS’ Science Building Lobby

Location Address: 1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park Click for Google Map

Description: The popular IMAX® film SHARKS, presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau will give museum goers a chance to take a virtual journey underwater with the ocean’s oldest predator. As a special opportunity, the Museum of Nature & Science will offer the Twin Fin value package, which includes admission to the Planet Shark exhibit and SHARKS IMAX® film at discounted rates.

IMAX: Flying Monsters

This event occurs Daily from 03/19/2012 to 09/16/2012

Cost: $6/children 2 - 11; $7/Adults; under 2 is free

Location Name: The Museum of Nature & Science at Fair Park IMAX

Location Address: 1318 S. 2nd Ave, Dallas Click for Google Map

Description: ears ago, dinosaurs were beginning their domination of the Earth. But another group of reptiles was about to make an extraordinary leap: Pterosaurs were taking control of the skies. Sir David Attenborough, the world's leading naturalist, sets out to uncover the truth about the enigmatic pterosaurs, whose wingspans of more than 40 feet were equal to that of a modern jet plane. Attenborough works with scientists and engineers to understand the incredible story of their evolution.

Live Stage Shows

This event occurs each Week on Friday from 05/11/2012 to 09/15/2012

Cost: FREE with general admission

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Museum of Nature & Science

Location Address: 1318 South Second Avenue in Fair Park Dallas, Texas, 75210

Description: Live shows are conducted by our skilled and engaging education staff. Touching on the wonders of nature and science, these demonstrations often involve audience participation, some of which may lead to a truly "hair-raising" experience. Check our website for the latest information and show times. Additional showtimes and dates available during holiday weekends.

Mad Scientist Film Series

This event occurs each Week on Sunday from 03/25/2012 to 04/15/2012

Event Begins at: 02:00:00PM

Cost: Free with paid exhibit admission.

Location Name: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Location Address: 1600 Gendy Street Fort Worth 76107 Click for Google Map

Description: It’s MADNESS! Join us for our next film series when the Museum of Science and History presents Mad Scientists on the March 25, April 1 & April 15 ONLY. March 25, 2012 - Who Killed Doc Robbin? April 1, 2012 - The Devil Bat; April 15, 2012 - The Ape

NanoDays

Date of event: 03/31/2012

Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 05:00:00 PM

Cost: $14/Adults; $10/children (2-12) & seniors; Members - free

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Location Address: 1600 Gendy Street Fort Worth 76107 Click for Google Map

Description: How can something so small be such BIG fun? Find out during NanoDays, an annual nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering and its potential impact on the future. Join us in Innovation Gallery and Studios for hands-on activities, interesting exhibits and informative chats that demonstrate and explain the nanoscale, nanoscale science and nanotechnology.

Norman Rockwell and the Art of Scouting

This event occurs Daily

Event Begins at: 10:00:00AM

Cost: $8/Adults; $6/Children 4-12 yrs

Location Name: National Scouting Museum

Location Address: 1329 West Walnut Hill Lane Irving, TX 75038-3085 Click for Google Map

Description: Rockwell’s art is displayed alongside scouting-inspired artwork by Walt Disney Studios, Joseph Christian Leyendecker, Howard Chandler Christy, Dean Cornwell and Joseph Csatari.

Oceans of Adventure

This event occurs Daily

Event Begins at: 10:00:00AM

Cost: $8/Adults; $6/Children (3-11) & seniors (65+); Ages 2 & under – Free!

Ages: All ages

Location Name: The Children's Aquarium

Location Address: 1462 First Avenue, Dallas, TX Click for Google Map

Description: Celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Children's Aquarium at Fair Park Dallas. From stingrays and jellyfish to white alligators and snapping turtles, come for an exciting multi-sensory experience – come for oceans of adventure!

Octopus Garden at Sea Life Aquarium

This event occurs Daily from 04/04/2012 to 12/31/2012

Event Begins at: 10:00:00AM

Cost: Admission is $19 for adults, $15 for children ages three to 12

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Sea Life Aquarium

Location Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine, Texas 76051 Click for Google Map

Description: Octopus Garden, a new innovative attraction opening April 4 at SEA LIFE, introduces families to the amazing world of cephalopods. From octopus and cuttlefish to nautilus, these distinctive creatures have almost supernatural abilities including camouflage, ink clouds and jet propulsion. Octopus Garden includes hands-on activities demonstrating some of the unique skills belonging to cephalopods.

Planet Shark: Predator or Prey

This event occurs Daily from 05/11/2012 to 09/16/2012

Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 05:00:00 PM

Cost: $18 for adults 18-61; $16 for seniors 62+ and students 12-17; $13 for children 2-11; and children un

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Museum of Nature & Science

Location Address: 1318 South Second Avenue Dallas, Texas 75210 Click for Google Map

Description: Shark Facts. Shark Films. Shark Fun! Plan your family visit today and journey through Planet Shark: Predator or Prey, an “out-of-water” exhibition with shark specimen models and teeth, interactive kiosks and more. Don’t be scared – the sharks in this exhibit are not real and won’t bite! Planet Shark has a Just for Kids area where they can enjoy contributing to a daily art mural, playing with underwater figurines and engaging with activity booklets.

Planet Shark: Predator or Prey

This event occurs Daily from 11/03/2011 to 09/16/2012

Event Time: 01:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM

Cost: $18/Adults; $16/Seniors (62+) & students (12-17); $13/Children (2-11)

Ages: Suitable for all ages

Location Name: MNS’ Science Building Lobby

Location Address: 1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park Click for Google Map

Description: Planet Shark: Predator or Prey will bring the ultimate out-of-water shark experience. From evolution and biology to popular culture and the fin trade, this 12,000-square-foot traveling exhibition will guide visitors through the murky myths and fascinating facts that have surrounded sharks for centuries. Planet Shark will feature full-scale specimen models including an 18-foot Great White, rare fossils dating 380 million years, interactive displays, thousands of teeth, mega-sized jaws and more. Fascinating interview footage from shark attack survivors, images and other archives will be on view, along with movie memorabilia including original posters, props and more from the 1975 classic Jaws.

Scholastic's The Magic School Bus™ Kicks Up A Storm

This event occurs Daily from 04/28/2012 to 09/09/2012

Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 05:00:00 PM

Cost: General exhibit admission $10 for adults; $9 for seniors 62+ and students 12-17; $7 for children 2-1

Location Name: Museum of Nature & Science in Fair Park

Location Address: 1318 South Second Avenue Dallas, Texas 75210  Click for Google Map

Description: Take a ride with Ms. Frizzle and her friends with Scholastic's The Magic School Bus™ Kicks Up A Storm at the Museum of Nature & Science. Send hot air balloons soaring in Ms. Frizzle’s Classroom, make a snowflake in The Weather Observatory or mix up your own wild weather "live" from the TV studio in the Walkerville Weather Center! Book readings select Saturdays. Free to members and included with the cost of general admission for non-members.

Sea Rex: Journey to a Prehistoric World

This event occurs Daily from 09/01/2011 to 05/25/2012

Location Name: TI Founders IMAX at the Museum of Nature & Science

Location Address: 1318 S. 2nd Avenue, Dallas Click for Google Map

Description: Dive into the dangerous seas that covered the Earth 200 million years ago! Soon the movie whisks you back through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to discover creatures like the powerful Liopleurodon, the long-necked Elasmosaurus, the “eye-lizard” Ophthalmosaurus, the ferocious Prognathodon and the massive Shonisaurus. Meet the larger-than-life creatures who swam the oceans 20 million years before dinosaurs roamed the planet – the Sea Rexes - and be glad you can see them but they can’t see you!

Shark Dissection

This event occurs each Week on Saturday from 01/14/2012 to 09/15/2012

Event Begins at: 01:00:00PM

Ages: Suitable for all ages

Location Name: MNS’ Science Building Lobby

Location Address: 1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park Click for Google Map

Description: Learn about the interesting anatomy of sharks, and see a shark dissection. Afterward, line up for some hands-on time with the dissected shark.

Shark Dissections

This event occurs each Week on Saturday from 05/12/2012 to 09/15/2012

Event Time: 01:00:00 PM till 02:00:00 PM

Cost: FREE with general admission

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Museum of Nature & Science

Location Address: 1318 South Second Avenue Dallas, Texas 75210 Click for Google Map

Description: Stop by the the Science Building for a look at sharks as you’ve never seen them before with this stimulating addition to the Planet Shark exhibit experience. Dissections will be performed by a member of the MNS education team who will also be on-hand after the dissections to interact with families who want to learn more about the anatomy of the shark. After the dissection, our education team member will remain on-hand to answer questions.

Shark Feedings

This event occurs each Week on Wednesday from 01/18/2012 to 09/12/2012

Event Begins at: 11:00:00AM

Ages: Suitable for all ages

Location Name: MNS’ Science Building Lobby

Location Address: 1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park Click for Google Map

Description: What do sharks eat, and how often do they get hungry? Learn about their diets and witness live shark feedings! An aquarist will be on hand to answer questions and give a short talk.

Shark Feedings

This event occurs each Week on Friday from 01/20/2012 to 09/14/2012

Event Begins at: 11:00:00AM

Ages: Suitable for all ages

Location Name: MNS’ Science Building Lobby

Location Address: 1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park Click for Google Map

Description: What do sharks eat, and how often do they get hungry? Learn about their diets and witness live shark feedings! An aquarist will be on hand to answer questions and give a short talk.

Shark Feedings

Date of event: 05/11/2012

Event Time: 01:00:00 AM till 01:00:00 AM

Cost: FREE

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Museum of Nature & Science

Location Address: 1318 South Second Avenue Dallas, Texas 75210 Click for Google Map

Description: How do sharks eat? Find out Wednesdays and Fridays in the Science Building lobby. Temporarily moved from the Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park, two live sharks are housed in a 515-gallon two-tank aquarium and will be on display through the duration of Planet Shark. An aquarist will be on hand twice weekly to answer questions before and after the feedings and talk about the sharks, making it a popular interactive activity.

SPRING 2012 SATURDAY MUSEUM SCHOOL

This event occurs each Week on Saturday from 02/11/2012 to 04/14/2012

Cost: $20/child

Ages: K - 4th grade

Location Name: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Oak Room

Location Address: 1600 Gendy Street Fort Worth 76107 Click for Google Map

Description: These one-time, 2-hour classes are a perfect fit for those children who have busy Saturday schedules. Science classes such as Chocolate Science, Gross Factor, and Rolypolyology will be offered as well as creative options like Collage Art, Creature Crafts and Let's Draw! (Not all classes are offered for all ages.) Dates: Feb 11, 18, 25, March 3, 24 & April 14.

Team Up! Explore Science & Sports

This event occurs Daily from 01/28/2012 to 09/02/2012

Cost: $6.50/Adults; $5/Seniors (ages 60+); Under two - Free

Location Name: Sci-Tech Discovery Center

Location Address: 8000 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034 Click for Google Map

Description: This exhibit will amaze children, families and groups by testing their abilities in sports such as basketball, football, baseball, tennis, soccer and even extreme sports like snowboarding. Children will also learn principles of geometry, physics, force and friction in a way that is both intriguing and relative to their favorite sports. Team Up!, sponsored by Baylor Medical Center of Frisco, offers fun and learning for the whole family. Hours: Tues – Fri @ 10am-5pm; Sat @10am-6pm; Sun @12pm-6pm. Closed Mondays.

The Magic School Bus Book Readings

This event occurs Daily from 04/28/2012 to 09/08/2012

Event Time: 10:30:00 AM till 11:00:00 AM

Cost: FREE with general admission

Location Name: Museum of Nature & Science

Location Address: 1318 South Second Avenue, Dallas Click for Google Map

Description: On select Saturdays (check website for dates), librarians from the Dallas Public Library will engage children during story time through books about weather.

Whales - IMAX Film

This event occurs Daily from 05/26/2012 to 09/16/2012

Cost: Visit website for pricing information

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Museum of Nature & Science

Location Address: 1318 South Second Avenue at Fair Park Dallas, Texas 75210

Description: This film brings to the giant screen the drama, joy, and poetry of the underwater domain of some of the largest creatures on Earth. Whales features the habitats and lives of the humpback, right, blue, and orca whales, as well as countless other entrancing sea creatures that share their undersea environment and patrol the shores nearby.