Greensboro Science Center
4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455
What to Expect
Get ready for a triple-threat adventure at the Greensboro Science Center, North Carolina’s only destination that combines a museum, an accredited zoo, and an aquarium all in one place! Come face-to-face with sharks, tigers, and dinosaurs for a day of wild exploration and unforgettable family memories.
The Prehistoric Experience
The museum’s “Prehistoric Passages: Realm of Dragons” gallery immerses visitors in the age of dinosaurs. The exhibit features dramatic dinosaur models, including a T. rex, touchable fossils, a virtual prehistoric petting zoo, and a hands-on digital fossil dig.
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 9am-5pm
Jurassic Putt
6926 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959
What to Expect
Challenge your family to a prehistoric putting adventure on the Outer Banks! Roam among giant, Jurassic-period dinosaurs as you navigate two exciting 18-hole miniature golf courses. With waterfalls, lush landscapes, and fearsome dinos guarding the greens, it’s a roaring good time for everyone.
The Prehistoric Experience
This is a dinosaur-themed miniature golf course. Players putt their way past large, sculpted dinosaurs, including a T-Rex and Raptors, which serve as the primary visual and thematic elements of the attraction.
Hours: Seasonal, generally open daily 10am-10pm during peak season (confirm locally).
Jurassic Quest
4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
Dates: December 05, 2025 to December 07, 2025
What to Expect
Get ready for a dinosaur adventure of epic proportions as Jurassic Quest, the nation’s largest and most realistic dinosaur experience, migrates to Raleigh! Walk among true-to-life animatronic giants, ride your favorite dinosaur, and dig for fossils in this thrilling and educational event that brings the prehistoric world to life.
The Prehistoric Experience
A traveling exhibition featuring over 165 million years of dinosaur history. The event includes life-size animatronic dinosaurs, dinosaur-themed rides, live shows, interactive science and art activities, a “Triceratots” soft play area, and a fossil dig.
Hours: Friday: 12pm-8pm, Saturday: 9am-8pm, Sunday: 9am-7pm (Hours subject to change)
Museum of Life and Science
433 West Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
What to Expect
Step into a world of endless discovery and hands-on fun, both indoors and out! Explore a sprawling 84-acre campus featuring a magnificent butterfly house, a zoo with rescued animals, and interactive science exhibits that promise a full day of adventure and learning for the entire family.
The Prehistoric Experience
Travel back to the Late Cretaceous period on the outdoor Dinosaur Trail, where you can wander among more than a dozen life-sized, scientifically accurate dinosaur models. Young paleontologists can also dig for real marine fossils, including shark teeth, in the expansive Fossil Dig site.
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday: 10am–5pm
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
What to Expect
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the natural world at the Southeast’s largest natural history museum! With four floors of captivating exhibits, including live animals and spectacular fossil displays, there’s a new discovery waiting around every corner for curious minds of all ages.
The Prehistoric Experience
The museum is home to the breathtaking “Dueling Dinosaurs” exhibit, showcasing the complete, interlocked skeletons of a tyrannosaur and a Triceratops. Visitors can also explore the “Prehistoric North Carolina” exhibit, which features the world’s only displayed skeleton of an Acrocanthosaurus.
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday: 10am–5pm
Paleo Putt-Putt at Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine
129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
What to Expect
After discovering amazing gems and fossils, take on a fun-filled challenge at Paleo Putt-Putt! This charming mini-golf course offers a delightful round of play with some friendly dinosaur companions along the way. It’s the perfect way to round out a day of mountain adventure and discovery.
The Prehistoric Experience
Features a 9-hole miniature golf course decorated with various dinosaur statues and theming.
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10am-6pm (Seasonal hours may vary)
The Schiele Museum of Natural History
1500 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
What to Expect
Ignite your curiosity with a journey through the wonders of the natural world and human history. From incredible wildlife displays to the state-of-the-art planetarium, The Schiele Museum offers a rich and diverse experience that inspires a passion for science in visitors of all ages.
The Prehistoric Experience
The museum features various dinosaur exhibits, including towering fossil casts and engaging displays. The upcoming Elizabeth Williams Robinson Hall of Dinosaurs, set to be the largest in the Carolinas, will feature full-bodied skeletons of T. rex, Triceratops, and an 80-foot Apatosaurus.
Hours: Monday–Saturday: 10am–5pm; Sunday: 1pm–5pm
Washington Park
1490 South Broad Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
What to Expect
Discover a playground that takes you back in time! Nestled within the lovely Washington Park, this unique dinosaur-themed play area lets kids climb, slide, and swing among life-like prehistoric creatures. It’s the perfect spot for an imaginative and active afternoon of family fun.
The Prehistoric Experience
The park includes a distinct playground with a dinosaur theme, featuring several large, interactive dinosaur climbing structures and sculptures.
Hours: Open 24 hours daily
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