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Morian Hall of Paleontology

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Can I take photos in the Paleontology Hall?

Photography is permitted. However, the use of flash, tripods, and selfie sticks are prohibited.

It is not always possible to display fully complete, original skeletons. Alongside our original fossil skeletons, some specimens may be mixed between original and replica, and some may be full replicas of specimens that live at other museums. Regardless, there is still lots to learn! And our Discovery Guides and docents are happy to help point out originals and replicas. You can even challenge yourself to see if you can tell them apart.

We kindly ask that all guests refrain from touching our specimens on display in this hall. For more hands-on exhibits, we recommend the Wiess Energy Hall and Cabinet of Curiosities.

The Paleontology Hall is fully accessible.

During peak times, the Paleontology Hall is one of the most popular and attracts lots of visitors. However, you can also check out the view form above! Head up to the Moran Overlook on the second floor to see a bird’s eye view of the Paleo Hall.

Guidelines

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Photography

Photography and videography are allowed in the museum, but please be mindful of a few items:

  1. Flash photography is strictly prohibited in all areas, except the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
  2. Tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed.
  3. Every person entering the museum must purchase a ticket. If you are purchasing tickets for a timed-entry venue, such as the Butterfly Center, you must enter at the indicated time on your ticket.
  4. Be considerate of other patrons enjoying the museum.

 

Admission
Admission price includes access to all HMNS Exhibit Halls except certain Special Exhibitions and the Brown Hall of Entomology. Access to the Brown Hall of Entomology is included with admission to the Cockrell Butterfly Center.

Service Animals
Certified Service Animals are always welcome at HMNS!

Meet the Curators

Our curators’ combined expertise ranges from A to Z… from archaeology to zoology!
Robert T. Bakker, Ph.D.
Curator Of Paleontology
Dr. Robert T. Bakker is a renowned paleontologist known for his work on dinosaur habits, habitats and extinction. He posited that some dinosaurs were warm-blooded and had feathers. Bakker is also passionate about teaching paleontology to children and works at the HMNS Morian Hall of Paleontology.
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