“Dinosaurs Unearthed: Secrets Revealed”

Duluth Children’s Museum presents “Dinosaurs Unearthed: Secrets Revealed,” a 1,500-square-foot exhibit offering a compelling look at the remarkable story of feathered fossils, a discovery that led paleontologists to believe that dinosaurs are the prehistoric ancestors of modern-day birds. It runs May 3 through September 1. The exhibition invites guests to challenge what they think they know about dinosaurs and see their favorite prehistoric creatures in a new way.  The spotlight shines on a Tyrannosaurus rex juvenile sporting a coat of heat-regulating feathers; Sinosauropteryx, the first feathered theropod ever discovered; plus, the inside scoop on the ancestors of Triceratops. The experience emphasizes the human fascination with dinosaurs at a time when dinosaur science is accelerating at a rapid rate.  New discoveries are happening at an exponential pace compared to a century ago and common understanding about dinosaur appearance and behavior is always being re-examined. Other fossils from China and North America are on display, including skulls, eggs, claws, teeth and a giant forelimb and scapula, plus a full-scale Gasosaurus skeleton. The exhibition also features Protoceratops, the first of the Early Cretaceous horned-face dinosaurs found in China, which bears some of the same features as the last of the iconic North American horned-face dinosaurs, Triceratops. Teachers, parents and dinosaur-enthusiasts alike will appreciate the rich educational content shown throughout the exhibition that is grounded in current science and verified by the exhibition’s paleontologists.  For younger visitors, it’s the life-size, roaring T.rex head coming out of a wall, the hands-on activities and kid’s dig site that will inspire excitement around dinosaur discoveries. 218-733-7543. www.duluthchildrensmuseum.org. The museum is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.