Our Favorite Dinosaur Exhibits in the USA

The David H. Koch Hall of Fossils — "Deep Time" — features 700+ specimens after a $125M renovation. Spans 3.7 billion years of Earth history, moving from present to past. The centerpiece is one of the world's most complete T. rex fossils, found in Montana in 1988. Free admission on the National Mall!

Home to one of the largest fossil collections in the world. The new "Impact" exhibit (2025) features life-size dinosaur models, an immersive 6-minute asteroid impact film, and touchable Triceratops fossils. A 122-foot Titanosaur is so large its head stretches into the hallway!

Home of SUE — the largest and most complete T. rex ever found at 40 feet long! SUE's private suite has six 9-foot animated screens showing SUE hunting and interacting with other dinosaurs. Museum staff spent 30,000+ hours preparing this extraordinary fossil. Don't miss the dramatic light show!

"Prehistoric Journey" is one of America's most celebrated fossil exhibits, covering 3.5 billion years of life on Earth with stunning dioramas. Features fossils found right in the Rocky Mountain region — you're visiting true dinosaur country! A wonderful stop on the way to the mountains.

"Dinosaurs in Their Time" is considered one of the finest exhibits in the world. Rather than grouping by type, dinosaurs are displayed in the actual ecosystems they lived in — so you see exactly which creatures shared the same ancient world. Over 19 mounted skeletons in scientifically accurate settings.

The award-winning Dinosaur Hall features 300+ fossils and 20 mounted skeletons. The star attraction is the only T. rex growth series in the world — a baby, juvenile, and sub-adult displayed side by side. Also features a rare pregnant plesiosaur and incredible marine reptiles from the ancient seas.

One of America's oldest and most respected natural history museums, recently reopened after a major renovation. The legendary Great Hall of Dinosaurs features iconic Apatosaurus and Stegosaurus mounts. The Peabody's collections were central to the famous "Bone Wars" of the 1800s — the wild race to discover America's dinosaurs.

A hidden gem in the heart of dinosaur country! Features 18 life-size dinosaur sculptures in an outdoor garden, plus impressive fossils from local dig sites. Located steps from some of the most fossil-rich landscapes in North America, and paired perfectly with a visit to nearby Dinosaur National Monument.

Largest collection of North American dinosaur fossils in the US! The Siebel Dinosaur Complex features "Montana's T. rex" and "Big Al" — the most complete Allosaurus ever found. The Martin Children's Discovery Center is built for hands-on exploration. A Smithsonian affiliate near Yellowstone and a perfect family destination.

A beloved Midwest gem with impressive dinosaur galleries recently expanded and renovated. Known for excellent educational programming and interactive displays designed to excite young visitors. The museum skillfully connects dinosaur science to evolution, geology, and modern ecology in ways that make the ancient world feel relevant today.

One of the most hands-on dinosaur experiences anywhere! Kids can join real fossil digs at nearby excavation sites and touch actual bones still in the ground. The center houses 30+ mounted skeletons including a rare Supersaurus. For children who dream of becoming paleontologists, this is as close to the real thing as it gets.

Unlike any other exhibit — a National Park where 1,500+ dinosaur bones are still embedded in the rock face exactly where they were found! The Quarry Exhibit Hall is built around the actual fossil quarry. Seeing bones in the ground, not just in glass cases, makes this one of the most awe-inspiring dinosaur experiences on Earth.

Worth crossing the border for! Widely considered the world's greatest dinosaur museum, set in the dramatic Badlands of Alberta — one of Earth's richest fossil sites. Over 40 mounted skeletons on display, with active digs visible nearby. An extraordinary family adventure that no dinosaur lover should miss.