Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Kenosha

Name: Dinosaur Discovery Museum
Address: 5608 10th Ave, Kenosha, 53140-4007, United States
Telephone: +1 262-653-4450

#6 among attractions in Kenosha

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The Dinosaur Discovery Museum in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States, is dedicated to the exploration and explication of the relationship between modern birds and ancient carnivorous biped dinosaurs, the theropods, which include Carnotaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and Archaeopteryx. This link is especially well documented in the fossil record. The museum has the largest skeletal cast collection of theropods dinosaurs in North America and is the only museum to focus a gallery specifically on the evolution of birds from non-avian dinosaurs, with a second smaller gallery focusing on "Little Clint", a three-year-old Tyrannosaurus uncovered by a dig conducted with the Carthage Institute of Paleontology. ()

Established: 2006 (18 years ago)Coordinates: 42°35'2"N, 87°49'25"W

Address

5608 10th AveKenosha Central Business DistrictKenosha 53140-4007 United States

Contact

+1 262-653-4450

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Day trips

Dinosaur Discovery Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kenosha North Pier Light, Kenosha Public Museum, Simmons Island Beach House, Kenosha Light.

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Library
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dinosaur Discovery Museum open?

Dinosaur Discovery Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 5 pm
Friday 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dinosaur Discovery Museum?

Nearby attractions include Civic Center Historic District, Kenosha (2 min walk), Bradford Community Church, Kenosha (5 min walk), St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Kenosha (8 min walk), Simmons Library, Kenosha (8 min walk).

How to get to Dinosaur Discovery Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dinosaur Discovery Museum:

Tram

56th Street & 10th Avenue • Lines: Kenosha Streetcar (1 min walk)
11th Avenue & 54th Street • Lines: Kenosha Streetcar (4 min walk)

Train

Kenosha (5 min walk)

Bus

Kenosha Transit Center (7 min walk)
Kenosha Downtown Transit Center (7 min walk)